Elena Le

Elena Le, MS, CCLS became a certified child life specialist in 2015 and has served in leading pediatric healthcare settings, including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

She has provided comprehensive support to children from infancy through adolescence by implementing medical play, procedural preparation, therapeutic interventions, and grief and bereavement services to mitigate the challenges associated with hospitalization.

In addition to her clinical work, she has supervised child life students and interns, fostering their professional growth through mentorship and hands-on learning. By blending academic rigor with practical application, she equips future child life professionals to deliver care that is empathetic, developmentally responsive, and firmly rooted in evidence-based best practices.

Education

• MS, Child Life, University of La Verne, 2015
• BS, Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, 2013

Credentials/Certifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Academic Area

• School of Health Sciences

Courses Taught

• PCLS 501 – Advanced Child Development
• PCLS 502 – Applied Child Development and Medical Terminology
• PCLS 511 – Family Systems Theory and Applications
• PCLS 522 – Therapeutic Interventions and Play-Based Techniques
• PCLS 523 – Coping Strategies for Children Experiencing Stress and Trauma
• PCLS 524 – Adolescent Development and Interventions
• PCLS 525 – Assessment, Preparation, and Documentation
• PCLS 527 – Supporting Children with Special Needs in the Healthcare System
• PCLS 543 – Internship in Child Life