Get to Know Our
Clinical Director
Meet the dedicated team at AuDHD Couples Counseling, committed to helping neurodiverse couples navigate the layered dynamics of autism and ADHD. We specialize in supporting AuDHD partners with strategies that improve connection, emotional regulation, and everyday communication—empowering relationships to thrive.
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 AuDHD clients learn how to:
These skills empower AuDHD couples to feel more connected, confident, and capable—whether they're navigating daily stressors, raising children, or managing careers. Through our work together, couples experience a shift from survival mode to meaningful connection, supported by strategies that actually fit their brains and relationship needs.
Our work is grounded in evidence-based modalities tailored for neurodivergent experiences. We view each person in the context of their environment—relationships, family, identity, and work—and offer tools that are actionable, affirming, and transformative. Therapy here isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about understanding what’s true and building a life that honors it.
This practice is informed by deep clinical experience and research in ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, executive functioning, and neurodiverse identity development. We specialize in working with high-achieving, emotionally intense individuals and couples—including those who may have been misdiagnosed or missed altogether by traditional systems. If you’ve always felt different, this is a place where you’ll feel seen.