06/05/2026
“When community stands together, equity becomes possible, justice becomes visible, and transformation becomes inevitable.”
Yahira DeLeón is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker, educator, and community advocate who has spent more than 25 years helping individuals, families, and communities heal, grow, and thrive. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice, mental wellness, and empowering those who have experienced trauma, violence, or other life challenges.
Drawing from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, evidence-based, and ancestral healing practices, Yahira creates supportive spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through her organizations, YJ DeLeón Works Consulting and Transcends, she facilitates healing circles, coaching, workshops, leadership development programs, and community-based initiatives designed to foster resilience, connection, and personal transformation.
Whether working with individuals, organizations, or entire communities, Yahira’s approach blends professional expertise with compassion, cultural understanding, and a belief in the power of collective healing. Her mission is simple but profound: to help people break cycles of trauma, discover their strengths, and create lasting positive change in their lives and communities.
Contact: Yahira DeLeón, LMSW
516-848-0813
[email protected]
https://transcends.life/life