Leyla Sanford

Leyla Sanford is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Therapist practicing in Studio City, Los Angeles. She specializes in attachment-focused EMDR therapy with a particular emphasis on complex PTSD and the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse, including incest, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. Her clinical work also extends to young adults navigating intergenerational cultural conflicts, as well as first-time parents and parents of young children seeking psychoeducation and support. Sanford's practice integrates EMDR as a primary modality for trauma resolution, drawing on the framework's capacity to address deeply rooted attachment disruptions and developmental trauma. She is committed to creating a safe and accessible therapeutic environment, particularly for individuals coming to therapy for the first time. Her approach reflects a depth-oriented understanding of how early relational experiences shape adult functioning, and she works collaboratively with clients to facilitate lasting emotional healing.