What I do
Hi, I’m Leilani, your partner in your journey to greater contentment, connection, and clarity.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Associate. In my clinical practice, I work with Internal Family Systems therapy, Solution Focused-Narrative therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFS for couples & relationships) — frameworks that meet you where you are and move at your pace. Sessions are warm, direct, and never formulaic. We follow what matters most to you, work with all of you, and keep our eyes on the life you actually want.
I also offer non-clinical life coaching.
Connect with me:
coaching Services
If you’re not into therapy, coaching is an alternative
Personalized 1-on-1 coaching
Later-Life Transition Coaching is a non-clinical, practical support service for clients 50+ navigating divorce, separation, or partnership dissolution. Together, we’ll journey deeply into your untapped potential. With tailored guidance and continuous support, craft a life of purpose and surpass your greatest dreams.
Creative group coaching
Still Here is a non-clinical, creative coaching group for adults 50+ navigating retirement, loss, identity shifts, or major life transitions.
It runs as a six-week program, combines side-by-side art making with values-based reflection, and isn’t focused on any single type of transition.
FAQ
What is the difference between clinical therapy and coaching?
Therapy is a clinical service that involves diagnosis, treatment planning, and the treatment of mental health conditions. It’s confidential in specific legal ways, and the relationship is built around your well-being as a client.
Coaching is forward-focused and non-clinical. There’s no diagnosis, no treatment, and no assumption that something is wrong. I offer values-based reflection to help you get curious about what matters to you and take small steps toward it — but it isn’t a substitute for therapy, and I won’t be acting as your therapist in this context.
If something comes up during our time together that seems like it would benefit from clinical support, I’ll let you know and can help you find the right resource
Who can benefit from coaching?
Coaching is for anyone who is fundamentally okay and wants support in thinking through what’s next. It’s not about fixing something broken — it’s about getting clearer on what matters and taking steps toward it.
You don’t need a crisis or a diagnosis to benefit from coaching. You just need to be curious about your own life.
If you’re currently in therapy, coaching can complement that work — but it isn’t a replacement for it. And if something comes up that may benefit from clinical support, I’ll let you know.