Luis DeLeon, LCSW

After my own journey through grief, I came to realize the importance of what matters most in life, and I entered this field with a deep regard for those experiencing loss. Over time, my work has also shown me how often grief and trauma overlap — how bereavement, life transitions, and traumatic experiences can leave an imprint not only on the heart, but on the body and nervous system as well. When working with grief and loss, I primarily offer grief and bereavement counseling, walking alongside adults as they navigate loss and the changes that follow with compassion, courage, and care. This work is grounded in presence — meeting you where you are, honoring what hurts, and making room for the resilience that’s still there. When working with trauma — whether connected to grief, shaped by earlier experiences, or activated by life stressors that begin to affect daily life — I use EMDR therapy to help support the processing of experiences that feel stuck or overwhelming. EMDR is a trauma-processing therapy that helps the nervous system integrate what has been difficult to carry, allowing greater steadiness and movement forward. When it’s helpful, we can use it; when it’s not, we don’t have to. All work is guided by pacing, safety, and respect for your unique story. Taking the step to turn toward pain, rather than away from it, takes courage. I chose the name LionHearts Therapy to honor that quiet bravery. In my experience, anyone willing to face their suffering with honesty and care carries a kind of strength — a brave heart — even when they don’t feel strong at all. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I am a human being just like you and believe therapy is most meaningful when it is collaborative and person-centered. Together, we create space for what hurts — and begin shaping a life that feels worth living — at your pace.