Leona received her Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). She has experience as a children’s therapeutic service and support practitioner, working in the community and in schools. Leona’s work with clients has primarily been focused on challenges associated with adoption, foster care, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma. Leona is passionate about reducing stigma and increasing resources around mental health and meeting clients where they are in their journey.