Get to Know Our
Clinical Director
Meet the dedicated leaders at the Center for Twice Exceptional Counseling, devoted to empowering twice-exceptional (2e) individuals to thrive. Our team is committed to delivering tailored support and innovative strategies that unlock the unique potential of every client we serve.
Leila Pirnia
Founder & Clinical Director
I am a psychotherapist providing individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and child/family therapy in Los Angeles. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from MIT and went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I specialize in working with high achievers who strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives. Using evidence-based techniques and personalized approaches, I help my clients harness their innate strengths and overcome obstacles to unlock their full potential. My clients include physicians, CEOs, entrepreneurs, professors, and other driven individuals who want to optimize their mental and emotional wellbeing, deepen their relationships, and achieve their loftiest goals.
Training & Experience
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Member of Psi Chi, international honor society in psychology.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Science from MIT.
Associate Psychotherapist at Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center and Autism Parenting Therapy Center. Trained with Dr. Harry Moto, Clinical Director and Founder.
Clinical training - The Center for Professional Counseling of Los Angeles. Trained with psychoanalysts Dr. Rachel Bar and Dr. Jack Mayhall.
Clinical training working with children and teens as a mental health therapist on multiple school sites. Trained with Dr. Anna Cho & Dr. Farrah Mizraee - Outreach Concern.
Graduate Research Associate working with Dr. Shelly Harrell in her Culture, Wisdom, and Resilience Lab.
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) Member. Appointed to Finance Committee 2021-22.
Educational Counselor for MIT.
Our clients learn how to:
These developed skills help my clients achieve the ambitious goals they have set for themselves. Through our therapeutic relationship, clients overcome obstacles that are preventing them from achieving their desired outcomes, whether that's improving their relationships, advancing in their careers, or overcoming their mental health struggles. Through therapy, my clients experience a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth, cultivating a deep sense of purpose and the skills to foster meaningful, supportive relationships that enrich their lives.
Utilizing evidence-based treatments and methodologies, within the context of recognizing the person as a whole and part of a greater system of family, work, and friends, my clients learn the tools and techniques to reach their ultimate potential.
My practice is informed by my extensive clinical experience and my robust research, especially in the areas of ADHD, ASD, anxiety, OCD, neurodiversity, and twice-exceptional/highly-gifted adults and children. My work with high achievers and perfectionists is particularly informed by my extensive corporate career as a C-level executive and my career in investment banking and the entertainment industry. I help people develop the ways and means to unlock their highest potential.