Nitza Leichtling,
MS, LFT

Contact Nitza for a free consultation via phone at (858) 922–1141.

During Coronavirus, teletherapy sessions are available.

My Specialities & Treatments

Welcome

My style of relating is humanistic. My attention is for and about you, emboldened with patience, kindness and support for your needs at all times. I do not adhere to a strict 50-minute hour, cutting the appointment off at sensitive times of disclosure. I allow 75 minutes for a session and can offer more extensive appointments, if requested.

Treatments

  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Couples Relationship Coaching
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Teen Coaching
  • Solution-focused Brief Therapy

Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Teen coaching

Modalties

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Areas of Expertise Include

  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Poor self image and insecurities
  • Chronic pain
  • Teen issues

 

  • Stress reduction
  • Parenting Skills Problem solving
  • Step Parenting & Blended Families
  • Relaxation Skills and Meditation

 

  • Conduct disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Marital distress
  • Communication breakdown

Areas of Expertise Include

  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Poor self image and insecurities
  • Chronic pain
  • Teen issues
  • Conduct disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Marital distress
  • Communication breakdown
  • Stress reduction
  • Parenting Skills Problem solving
  • Step Parenting & Blended Families
  • Relaxation Skills and Meditation

About Me

I have enjoyed 30 years of working with a diverse range of clients of many ages and multiple needs. I am able to connect on a deep and compassionate level with most people to assist their transition to a more satisfying way of being. My approach is humanistic, with attention always centered on the individual”s needs.

There is no judgment… only acceptance.

With keen insight and a supportive role, we work together to minimize difficult conflicts and achieve a greater level of functioning in your life and within your family. Mindfullness-based therapies are used to achieve inner balance and general well being.  I can help you to relieve stressors which contribute to depression and other mood disorders in a non-threatening environment.

As a credentialed educator, I have many years working with youth. No child is too young or adult too old. I am known as the “Teen Coach” to my young clients.

“Nitza helped me to break my habitual pattern of negative emotional responses about how I was perceiving most situations and people in my life. With her gentle guidance and support, I am now able to enjoy my days, free of guilt, suffering and remorse.”

– R.C.

“I’m feeling stronger than ever. It’s amazing how much I have changed over the last couple years — much of my growth and healing is thanks to you. Thank you again for your solid care and wisdom, and for the many gifts that you shared with me. I cannot express how grateful I am.”

– M.R.

“Such growth and healing! …our work opened closed eyes and rescued my relationship.”

– P.W.

“I’d still be flunking out of 7th grade, smoking cigarettes and getting into a lot of trouble.”

– A.R.

“I would not be getting married next month … my days of self-sabotage are over.”

– R.D.

“Two years ago, my daughter, C., was recovering from her second suicide attempt. I wasn’t sure she would survive the week, let alone make it past high school. Now, my daughter has grown more in one year with Nitza’s careful guidance and compassion than she did in all the previous years put together with other mental health professionals. C. starts culinary arts school this week and is ready to take on the world!”

– J.M.

“Nitza has been my greatest gift to myself. My life is better than I ever could have imagined. I am so grateful I found such a loving, compassionate and wise therapist. I began seeing her when I was in an unhealthy relationship, but I continue to see her to grow. I knew I wanted something better but I didn’t have any role models of a healthy relationship. In time I figured out what I truly wanted and I continue to enjoy giving and receiving in a mutually honest, trustworthy and loving relationship. With her help I have changed from a fearful, self-sabotaging girl to a woman with integrity and deserving of a happy and fulfilling life.”

– D.R.

My Practice

Location

Del Mar Clinic
240 Ninth St.
Del Mar, CA 92014

Make an Appointment

(858) 922–1141
nitzalite@gmail.com