Comprehensive Care for Mind & Body
Drawing on 7+ years of clinical experience and dual master's degrees, Leonice offers a uniquely integrated range of services — from individual telehealth therapy to organizational workshops and caregiver education.
Counseling for Adults
Evidence-based, person-centered therapy for adults navigating life's most challenging moments.
Leonice is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered approaches, and trauma-informed care to help adults build resilience, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful change.
Who this is for: Adults 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts, low mood, and daily functioning.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed care to process past experiences and reclaim a sense of safety and control.
Grief & Loss
Compassionate support through bereavement, loss of identity, and major life endings.
Life Transitions
Navigating career changes, relationship shifts, immigration, and identity exploration.
Relationship Issues
Improving communication, boundaries, and patterns in personal and professional relationships.
Culturally Sensitive Care
Bilingual (English & Portuguese) care that honors your cultural background and lived experience.
OT for Children, Adults & Older Adults
As a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with 7+ years of clinical experience — including Boston Children's Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, and early intervention programs — Leonice brings deep expertise across the lifespan. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Baylor University, graduating December 2026.
Infants through teens
Pediatric OT
Sensory processing, fine motor skills, feeding therapy (SOS Approach certified), DIRFloortime (certified), autism support (IBCCES certified), school readiness, and early intervention.
- Sensory Integration (USC certified)
- DIRFloortime (ICDL 101 & 201)
- SOS Feeding Therapy
- Autism Spectrum (IBCCES certified)
- Fine Motor & Handwriting
- Zones of Regulation
- Early Intervention (IFSP)
- Bowel & Bladder (Pediatric Level 1 & 2)
Professional Workshops for Schools, Agencies & Organizations
Leonice offers customized professional development workshops for schools, early childhood agencies, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community groups. Drawing on her dual expertise in mental health and occupational therapy — plus her doctoral research — she delivers evidence-based, practical training that empowers staff to better support the populations they serve.
Sensory Processing in the Classroom
Help educators identify and support students with sensory processing differences — practical strategies for the classroom environment.
Trauma-Informed Practices
Understanding the impact of trauma on behavior and development; building trauma-sensitive environments in schools and agencies.
Mental Health Awareness for Educators
Recognizing signs of anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation in children and adolescents; when and how to refer.
DIRFloortime & Relationship-Based Approaches
Introduction to the DIR/Floortime model for supporting children with developmental differences and autism.
Zones of Regulation in Practice
Implementing the Zones of Regulation framework to support emotional self-regulation in school and home settings.
Cultural Competency in Care
Providing culturally and linguistically responsive services to diverse families, including Portuguese-speaking communities.
Online Course for Caregivers
Leonice is developing a comprehensive online course that translates her clinical expertise into accessible, actionable guidance for the people who spend the most time with young children. Grounded in occupational therapy, child development, and mental health principles, this course will equip caregivers with the tools to support children's sensory, emotional, and developmental needs — in everyday moments.
Who this is for: Nannies, au pairs, early childhood educators, family daycare providers, and parents seeking deeper understanding.
Course Modules
- Understanding Child Development Milestones
- Sensory Processing: What It Is & Why It Matters
- Supporting Emotional Regulation in Young Children
- Play as Therapy: Activities That Build Skills
- Recognizing Red Flags & When to Seek Help
- Self-Care for Caregivers: Preventing Burnout
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Innovative Services on the Horizon
Leonice's doctoral training and clinical breadth open the door to specialized offerings that go beyond traditional therapy.
Caregiver Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions for parents and caregivers of children with developmental differences — practical strategies, emotional support, and goal-setting.
Bilingual Consultation
Professional consultation for clinicians, schools, and agencies seeking guidance on serving Portuguese-speaking families and culturally responsive practice.
Feeding Therapy (SOS Approach)
Specialized telehealth feeding therapy for children with picky eating, food aversions, and sensory-based feeding challenges.
Doctoral Research Collaboration
Collaboration opportunities for organizations interested in evidence-based program development, data collection, and outcome measurement — informed by Leonice's doctoral work at Baylor University.
Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and Leonice will help you find the best path forward.