About Leonice

Two Disciplines. One Mission.

Leonice Ferreira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) whose dual expertise allows her to support the whole person — mind, body, and daily life.

Belmont, MA
English & Portuguese
Telehealth via Zoom
LMHC OTR/L OTD Candidate
Leonice Ferreira, LMHC and OTR/L

Currently completing

OTD at Baylor University

Graduating Dec 2026

Leonice working with a client in a clinical setting

7+

Years Clinical Experience

2

Master's Degrees

A Clinician Who Sees the Whole Person

A Clinician Who Sees the Whole Person

Leonice Ferreira brings a rare combination of credentials to her practice: a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University, plus more than seven years of hands-on clinical experience across pediatrics, home health, acute rehabilitation, and early intervention.

Her journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Cambridge College, where she developed a deep commitment to serving diverse communities. That foundation grew into two distinct but deeply connected clinical identities as a mental health counselor who helps adults process trauma, grief, and life transitions, and as an occupational therapist who helps children, adults, and older adults live more independently and fully.

Leonice is currently completing her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Baylor University (graduating December 2026), deepening her expertise in evidence-based practice and program development. She is fluent in English and Portuguese, and conversational in Spanish, a reflection of her commitment to culturally and linguistically responsive care.

Whether she is working with a child navigating sensory challenges, an adult processing a difficult life transition, or an older adult planning to age safely at home, Leonice brings the same qualities to every session: clinical rigor, genuine warmth, and an unwavering belief in each person's capacity for growth.

Professional Philosophy

Professional Philosophy

I believe that healing and growth happen when people feel truly seen and not just their symptoms or their diagnoses, but their full humanity, their culture, their strengths, and their story.

— Leonice Ferreira, LMHC, OTR/L

Whole-Person Care

Mental health and physical function are inseparable. Leonice's dual training allows her to address both dimensions in a way few clinicians can.

Cultural Responsiveness

Fluent in English and Portuguese, Leonice provides care that honors each client's cultural background, language, and lived experience.

Evidence-Based Practice

Every approach, from CBT to DIRFloortime to sensory integration, is grounded in current research and adapted to the individual.

Empowerment Over Dependency

The goal is always to build skills, confidence, and independence, not to create reliance on the clinician.

Education & Credentials

Education & Credentials

Degrees

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Baylor University

In Progress — Dec 2026

Master of Occupational Therapy

Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA

June 2018

"The Relationship Between Levels of Education and Quality of Life"

Master of Education, Mental Health Counseling

Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA

May 2016

"The Relationship Between Level of Education and Social Status in the USA"

Bachelor of Science, Human Services

Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA

May 2011

Licensure

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Professional Counselor, 2024

Occupational Therapist, Registered & Licensed (OTR/L)

7+ years clinical experience

Certifications

  • USC Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration (2022)
  • ICDL DIRFloortime 201 Certification (2022)
  • ICDL DIRFloortime 101 Certification (2021)
  • IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist (2021)
  • SOS Approach to Feeding Certification (2020)
  • Zones of Regulation Certification (2020)
  • Pediatric Bowel & Bladder Level 1 (2024)
  • Pediatric Bowel & Bladder Level 2 (2026)
  • STEADI Older Adult Fall Prevention (2017)
  • CarFit Certification — Driving Safety (2017)
  • NIH Certification (2014)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (2023)
Clinical Experience

Clinical Experience

LMHC — Mental Health Counselor

Counseling

GrowTherapy

Boston, MA

March 2024 – Present

OTR/L — Clinical Specialist Per Diem

OT

Boston Children's Hospital

Waltham, MA

Sept 2024 – June 2025

OTR/L — Home Health

OT

Enhabit Home Health Care and Hospice

Houston, TX

June 2022 – June 2024

OTR/L — Clinical Specialist Per Diem

OT

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX

March 2023 – June 2024

OTR/L — Pediatric OT

OT

Pathfinder Pediatrics

College Station, TX

May 2020 – March 2023

OTR/L — Early Intervention

OT

Elliot Cambridge/Somerville Early Intervention Program

Cambridge/Somerville, MA

March 2019 – March 2020

OTR/L — Acute Rehabilitation

OT

Encompass Health Fairlawn Hospital

Worcester, MA

Dec 2018 – Sept 2019

Mental Health Counselor Intern/Volunteer

Counseling

Renewal House

Dorchester, MA

June 2015 – June 2018

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