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.
Currently completing
OTD at Baylor University
Graduating Dec 2026
7+
Years Clinical Experience
2
Master's Degrees
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
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.
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
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
LMHC — Mental Health Counselor
CounselingGrowTherapy
Boston, MA
March 2024 – Present
OTR/L — Clinical Specialist Per Diem
OTBoston Children's Hospital
Waltham, MA
Sept 2024 – June 2025
OTR/L — Home Health
OTEnhabit Home Health Care and Hospice
Houston, TX
June 2022 – June 2024
OTR/L — Clinical Specialist Per Diem
OTTexas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
March 2023 – June 2024
OTR/L — Pediatric OT
OTPathfinder Pediatrics
College Station, TX
May 2020 – March 2023
OTR/L — Early Intervention
OTElliot Cambridge/Somerville Early Intervention Program
Cambridge/Somerville, MA
March 2019 – March 2020
OTR/L — Acute Rehabilitation
OTEncompass Health Fairlawn Hospital
Worcester, MA
Dec 2018 – Sept 2019
Mental Health Counselor Intern/Volunteer
CounselingRenewal House
Dorchester, MA
June 2015 – June 2018
Ready to Take the First Step?
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