Leela Silva

Leela is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in public education across multiple school districts. She has served in a variety of roles including paraprofessional, education specialist, IEP coordinator, and school psychologist, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of how to support students and families within educational systems. Leela specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational and mental health assessments, including Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and individualized assessments tailored to each student’s unique needs. Her work focuses on identifying how cognitive processing, learning differences, and emotional factors impact academic performance and daily functioning. In addition, she provides holistic individual counseling for children and adolescents, using cognitive behavioral strategies and strengths-based practices, while incorporating nature and movement when possible. Outside of her professional work, Leela enjoys spending time in nature with favorites being hiking, camping, and exploring parks and beaches with her border collie. She also enjoys yoga, traveling, live music, and continuing to learn through reading and research.