Leonardo Custidiano

Leonardo Custidiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience in counseling. He built his early practice in residential programs supporting adults facing mental illness and addiction. Leonardo also has a history of providing family counseling for parents and teenagers with behavioral challenges.

He now provides family counseling and prevention services for families involved with the Department of Children & Families. That work includes supporting people dealing with domestic violence, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, addictions, and coping with mental illness. He offers help for concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and self-esteem issues.

Leonardo uses an eclectic, integrative approach. He chooses methods to fit the situation rather than sticking to a single model. For example, he may use cognitive behavioral techniques for quick symptom relief and psychodynamic ideas when digging into root causes.

He emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a central part of change. Sessions focus on the here and now while also recognizing past experiences that affect current behavior. Goal setting is a regular part of the work to keep progress practical and measurable.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Leonardo works from Florida and brings direct, flexible support for people managing life changes, parenting stresses, addiction recovery, and trauma-related concerns.

How different approaches guide online work

Leonardo commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helping people manage symptoms. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral changes, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which are useful for managing intense feelings and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions relevant and focused on measurable steps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while still accessing licensed professionals and structured therapeutic approaches.