Lea Darido, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I believe relationships are at the very heart of what it means to be human. They shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we move through the world. When those relationships feel confusing, painful, or distant, it’s easy to feel stuck, wondering if we’re truly loved, accepted, or enough. My work is rooted in the belief that healing begins when we gently understand our attachment patterns and create a sense of safety within ourselves and our most important relationships. Using an attachment-based and insight-oriented approach, I help clients move beyond surface-level symptoms and explore what’s really happening beneath the struggles, so they can experience greater clarity, compassion, and freedom in how they connect. Whether you’re an individual feeling caught in repeating relational patterns, a couple longing to feel close again, or a parent navigating the unique challenges of foster care, adoption, or kinship care, I offer a warm, attuned, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen and supported. I bring both clinical depth and genuine care to every session. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and gently curious. Many clients describe our work together as feeling safe enough to explore difficult things while also feeling hopeful about what’s possible. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and build more secure, fulfilling relationships, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.