About
Leda Magila, AMFT

Trauma-Informed Therapy for creative adults and couples
In-person in Los Angeles, CA and online across California.

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Hi, I’m Leda Maliga

I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#135825) and I specialize in EMDR therapy, grief-focused therapy and Imago Relationship therapy for couples therapy.

I use somatic awareness to help you and/or your partner tune into what the body is telling you. I am a creative person and my passion is to help creative professionals heal and become their best selves.

Leda Maliga AMFT

My story

Creativity and Healing

I have had many roles so far in life: producer, doula, artist, friend, mother. I am now embracing creativity in a whole new way as a healer.

Talk therapy usually is not enough. So many of my roles come into play when I am in therapy sessions helping people heal.

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Why I Love What I Do

As a therapist, you sometimes get to witness a moment, where you can almost see something shift and a lightness enter the room. It may result in a couple, sliding across the sofa to sit side by side, or someone leaving the session with a sense of purpose for the first time. Our society has made ageism into one of the last isms.

For me, helping people in mid-life become “unstuck” and seeing them begin to live full lives with intention feels like act of advocacy. My hope is that my clients go out in the world and inspire others who maybe aren’t feeling seen because of their age. In these small acts, we can create big change.

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What I Bring into the Room

I have a natural ability to:

Make you feel at ease and safe.
Intuit what you are needing to help you with change.
Collaborate and go at your pace.
Be kind and a good listener but welcome laughter.
Empathize with what you are going through.

Our Sessions Are Focused on You

I often begin sessions with a one-minute meditation, to help you feel grounded and safe before we begin exploring what’s going coming up for you. Because every client is different, I like to check in with you to see what’s resonating with you and to get your feedback. That way I can tailor our work to fit you and your needs.

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Philosophies

I believe our relationship is key to the therapy. How you are in the room will often reflect how you are outside of the room.
I believe that by working on past trauma we can change the little voice in our heads telling us we are less than.
I believe in pointing out your strengths because sometimes we forget how strong we actually are.
I believe you have to put your oxygen mask on first.
I believe you can create a whole new life for yourself, if you’re able to realize you deserve it.
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The professional stuff

My Professional Background

I have walked down many paths before becoming a therapist.

I graduated from Antioch University with a MA in clinical psychology.

I am trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

I have a certification from UCLA as a Social Emotional Arts and Healing Facilitator.

Leda Maliga AMFT
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How Can I Help?

Reaching out is the first step to curating a life that works for you and doesn’t feel so hard. Once you contact me, I offer a free 15 minute consultation on Zoom where we’ll talk and you can ask me questions.

I want to help you make change happen.

Phone: 213-302-6465
Email me at: [email protected]
Visit my website: https://ledamaliga.com/