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Petrina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of California, Iowa, and Colorado. She has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and an Educational Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.

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Dr. Leitz began her work in mental health as a school-based therapist with an emphasis working with children with pervasive developmental disabilities. This led to a work in child welfare in San Bernardino County California. In 2016, Dr. Leitz relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, and began to work in community mental health as a clinician,  recognizing the importance of cultural competency in practice. As a clinician, she values the importance of the relationship and humor in the therapeutic process.