Dr. Ancer Leal has ten years of experience working with adults to address their mental health. She specializes in treating depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, trauma, insomnia, substance abuse, poor self-esteem, and personality disorders.

 

Dr. Ancer Leal uses attachment theory, among other theoretical concepts, to explore how relationships with family and friends affect patients’ emotional well-being. She also explores how childhood traumas and unresolved generational trauma may be contributing to present-day symptoms. She teaches clients healthy coping strategies to help manage life challenges and build resiliency. She works with patients to create personalized treatment plans that may include a combination of medication and therapy.