Leslie Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Doctoral Resident & Psychological Assistant
Dr. Leslie Rodriguez has a genuine interest in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She supports utilizing evidence-based practices and has extensive experience providing psychotherapy treating a wide variety of disorders. She has provided treatment in hospital settings, educational settings, and community mental-health centers She specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families with life changes, identity, psychological trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, career burnout, and family communication.
Dr. Rodriguez’s therapeutic style utilizes a systemic approach, she believes in using a holistic and collaborative exploration to address difficulties the individual, couple, or family may be experiencing. Her goal is to provide a non-judgmental, supportive alliance where the client can feel comfortable and safe in communicating their deepest concerns.
Dr. Rodriguez has extensive experience utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), holds a certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), uses mindfulness-based approaches, and is certified in Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP).
Dr. Rodriguez is a doctoral resident and registered psychological assistant. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University (APU) in Azusa California and has been recognized for her contribution to diversity and social justice. In addition to providing psychological services, she is also a professor for the California State University system. She provides services in both Spanish and English.