"My work with Leila has profoundly improved the way I view myself, my life, and the people and world around me."

Leila holds me accountable and has taught me to hold myself accountable too. She frequently challenges my negative and unhealthy behaviors and thought processes, and teaches simple, effective methods of managing my thoughts and emotions. We have thoroughly explored my core beliefs, identifying and encouraging aspects that are helpful to me while working to reframe elements that are not. I have grown in so many positive ways through our time together. I am truly grateful for Leila's insights, her compassion, her sense of humor, and her support.

-Bryan M (actual patient)

"Our sessions are a huge part of my self care and give me a space where I can be honest about anything."

I have been working with Leila for about a year and a half. In that time, she has provided me with immense support, empowering me to make changes that have drastically improved my well-being. Leila provides the perfect balance of validation and willingness to tell me when and how I have the power to improve a difficult situation. Our sessions are a huge part of my self care and give me a space where I can be honest about anything. Thank you, Leila!

-Alyssa C (actual patient)

"Leila is incredibly versatile, empathetic, funny, and all-around easy to talk to."

I found Leila on Psychology Today about 3 years ago, and have been meeting with her ever since. I feel so lucky to have found her because she is the perfect therapist for me- Leila is approachable, understanding, genuine, kind, and open-minded. She gives tangible, honest feedback and guidance that I use every single day as I go about my life. I would recommend her to anyone who is on a therapist-seeking journey!

-Samantha M (actual patient)

"Leila is exceptional."

She is my 5th attempt at finding a therapist I can actually connect with and she is the only one who I was able to accomplish that with. I believe her background in social work allows her to be non judgmental and also more caring than the others I saw. Leila is compassionate and is genuine in her want to help me. She is kind and reliable. I would recommend her to any close friend or family member in need of a good therapist.

  • Lily A (actual patient)

"She is always an active listener during our sessions, providing guidance and support with the various issues in my life."

I have been a patient of Leila’s for about two years. During this time Leila has always provided a safe space during our sessions to allow me to challenge myself and my distortions helping me to grow as a person. I highly recommend Leila to anyone who is looking to start their therapy journey.

-Sam V (actual patient)

"I have worked with several therapists over the years, but none have had the impact that Leila has had on my life."

From our first session I felt safe, understood and respected. Leila’s ability to listen deeply without judgement, offer insightful feedback and genuine compassion has been a true bright spot in my life the last few years. I feel a renewed sense of purpose and self-respect, and owe so much of that to the work we’ve done together. I am incredibly grateful to have found her and could not recommend Leila enough.

-Jacqui B (actual patient)

"I am so grateful for Leila."

I have been in therapy for over a decade. In just a year of working with Leila, I have seen more growth and progress than all the previous years combined. She is an incredible advocate who has helped normalize and validate my experiences while still giving me the friendly push needed to be the best I can be.

-Kate M. (actual patient)

"Through our sessions, I have achieved what I spent most of my adulthood searching for. I am having more success reaching my personal and professional goals."

I have always felt different. I struggled to navigate my life in a way that would lead to understanding and a sense of fitting in. In my twenties, thirties, and forties, I dabbled in therapy and tried different medications, finding temporary relief but never the solution I craved.

My perspective truly began to change when I started therapy with Leila Hodzic. Leila taught me the value of seeing things from different perspectives and gave me the tools to adjust my reactions. It was a process that required patience and commitment, but with Leila's guidance, I've finally gained the skills to communicate more effectively, understand different perspectives, and modify my coping mechanisms.

Most importantly, I feel more peaceful and happier than I have felt in a long time. I still have work to do, but the overwhelmingness is no longer there. I wholeheartedly recommend Leila to anyone seeking to make meaningful changes in their life.

Laura R (actual patient)

"Leila is especially a good fit for people who don’t just want validation, but are open to being challenged and doing the work."

I started seeing Leila for anxiety (including some driving anxiety after a car accident) and self-image issues. Neither were completely taking over my life, but they were enough to warrant addressing.

Like most people, I found the first session uncomfortable. Laying everything out to someone you just met is a weird experience, but that’s therapy in general, not anything specific to her. There was definitely a bit of a warming-up period on my end, but Leila handled that well and met me where I was.

What I’ve appreciated most is that she doesn’t just sit and listen—she pushes back when it’s needed. Sessions started off feeling more like venting, but over time they’ve become much more focused on actual progress. She also adjusts her approach based on how I respond, which has made the process feel more tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

The anxiety I originally came in for has improved significantly—close to eliminated—and we’ve been able to shift focus toward deeper things like confidence and relationships. It feels like we addressed the more immediate issues first and then built from there.

Leila is especially a good fit for people who don’t just want validation, but are open to being challenged a bit and doing the work.

That said, therapy does take effort on your end. It’s not passive, and the first few sessions can feel uncomfortable. But if you’re willing to engage with the process, it’s been very worthwhile for me.  I'd absolutely recommend Leila. 

David K. (actual patient)

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