Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
How Leonardo works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leonardo
Leonardo Custidiano is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with seven years of experience in community and residential settings. He has worked with adults facing addiction and mental illness and has provided counseling and prevention services connected to the Department of Children & Families. Leonardo meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps forward.
He draws on different approaches to match each person's needs. That might mean using straightforward cognitive tools to ease symptoms or looking deeper with psychodynamic ideas when underlying patterns matter.
Background and approach
He also uses mindfulness and motivational strategies to support steady progress. Sessions are centered on the relationship between therapist and client. Leonardo emphasizes clear goals and steady checks on what is helping.
He pays attention to present concerns while recognizing how past experiences shape reactions now. Parents who worry about behavioral issues, families involved with child welfare services, and people dealing with addiction or trauma often find his style direct and calm. He speaks English and Spanish and can explain options in either language.
Leonardo prioritizes flexibility in how he works. He adapts techniques and pace to each person’s situation. Practical planning, short-term relief, and longer-term reflection can all be part of the work together.
What Leonardo works with
Everything Leonardo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leonardo's practice.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-harm
Approaches Leonardo lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Leonardo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT offers skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive behavior, useful for anger and self-harm concerns.He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, which trains attention and calm through simple, present-moment practices to help with stress and emotional regulation. These methods are explained in plain terms and chosen to match each person's goals rather than imposed from the start.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Leonardo collaborates with clients to identify what helps most, adjusting techniques as progress is made and needs change. Clients can expect an open conversation about goals and practical steps at the first sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.
Questions people ask about Leonardo
What concerns does Leonardo address?
He works with a range of issues including addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, stress and anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses an adaptable, direct approach that sets clear goals and checks progress. Sessions mix practical skills with attention to personal history as needed.
What is his background and experience?
Leonardo has seven years of experience in residential programs and community services, including work with adults facing addiction and families involved with the Department of Children & Families.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.