{"id":8255,"date":"2024-08-07T01:43:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T23:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/leela-hunter-mft\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T10:31:50","slug":"leela-hunter-mft","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/leela-hunter-mft\/","title":{"rendered":"Leela Hunter, MFT"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e66f1048-4684-4d1b-ae67-458bc96a472f\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>About Me<\/h3>\n<p>With 15 years in the mental health field, my career began in agency work, supporting families with autistic children. Over time, I transitioned to private practice, specializing in individual psychotherapy for the past decade. Additionally, I managed a group therapy program for chronic pain at a Functional Rehabilitation program in Oakland, CA, for 8 years.<\/p>\n<h3>My Philosophy<\/h3>\n<p>I believe that to effectively deliver powerful psychotherapy models, I must embody these practices in my own life. Mental health and mental hygiene are central to my well-being, and I continuously engage in mindfulness meditation and personal psychotherapy as part of my self-inquiry.<\/p>\n<h3>Therapeutic Approach<\/h3>\n<p>My approach is holistic and integrates several key models:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internal Family Systems (IFS)<\/strong>: To help individuals understand and heal their internal parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyvagal Theory<\/strong>: To address the impact of the nervous system on emotional and physical well-being.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mindfulness Meditation and Somatic-Based Practices<\/strong>: To enhance self-awareness and physical presence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/strong>: To address negative thought patterns and behaviors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/strong>: To foster psychological flexibility and commitment to values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I am formally trained in these models and currently serve as a Program 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