Leonardo Custidiano , LMHC

Leonardo Custidiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience working in clinical and residential settings. He has spent time supporting adults in residential programs and providing services to families involved with the Department of Children & Families. He communicates in English and Spanish and practices in Florida.

Leonardo focuses on practical work in the room. He helps people manage addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. He also addresses issues like attachment concerns, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, and coping with mental illness.

His way of working mixes different approaches to match what a person needs. He may use cognitive behavioral tools to reduce symptoms quickly or more psychodynamic work to look at deeper patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are also part of his toolkit when they fit the situation.

Building a reliable working relationship is central to his practice. Sessions include clear goal setting and attention to what is happening right now, while also recognizing relevant past experiences. He aims to be flexible and practical, adapting methods to each person’s goals and circumstances.

People considering therapy with him are invited to think about current problems and what changes they want to see. This helps shape the first sessions and the plan moving forward.

How his approaches work for online therapy

Leonardo uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns; this often helps with anxiety, addictions, and mood symptoms by giving clear skills to practice. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people struggling with strong emotions or impulsive actions. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactive stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Then he tailors a plan that can include faster symptom relief or deeper exploration, depending on what the client wants.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking to know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also let people avoid needing to be on camera, use less bandwidth, or have briefer focused sessions during a work break. Discussing practical needs up front helps fit therapy into everyday life.