116 - Leah Lopeteguy-Hoffman on Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leah Lopeteguy-Hoffman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about people. As a jack of all trades,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and ace of one, Leah has been able to utilize the knowledge and experiences gained</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">from her employment within the service industry to work with diverse populations</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">including senior and aging adults, students and families, spectrum disorders, law</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">enforcement, and veterans. Leah currently works in private practice where she</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">continues to engage with clients promoting positive change and compassion for all.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leah's most recent accomplishments include Certification in Eye Movement</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and becoming an EMDRIA approved EMDR</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Consultant in Training (CIT). Leah is a lover of learning and continues to expand her</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">growth in the field of therapy for the benefit of those she serves. Leah holds a Master of</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Science in Counseling degree from University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Arts degree in</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Religious Studies from California State University of Bakersfield, and an Associate of</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Bakersfield College. She lives in Bakersfield,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">California with her charming husband, Patrick, their six children, and their cat, Gracie</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lou Freebush.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kyle and Leah discuss the common misconceptions surrounding mental health and the</span> <span style="fo