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Leonardo Custidiano , LMHC

Family and addiction-focused LMHC
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Trauma and family care
  • Practical skills and insight

About Leonardo Custidiano

Leonardo Custidiano brings seven years of clinical experience across multiple counseling settings, working with adults, families, and adolescents facing mental health and addiction challenges. He has supported residents in a housing program for adults with mental illness and substance use disorders and has provided family counseling to parents and teenagers managing behavioral concerns. Currently, he delivers family counseling and prevention services for families involved with the Department of Children & Families, addressing issues such as domestic violence, trauma, parenting difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and coping with mental illness.

His work is guided by an eclectic and integrative approach, shaped by education and hands-on training. Leonardo adapts therapeutic methods to match each person's unique needs - applying cognitive behavioral techniques when symptom relief is needed and drawing on psychodynamic principles to explore deeper origins of emotional distress. He emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central to progress, focuses on the present while attending to relevant personal history, and uses collaborative goal setting to track change.

Leonardo holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, reflecting formal training and licensure in mental health counseling. He offers services in English and Spanish and works with concerns that include addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety and depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related areas of functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImmigration issuesImpulsivityPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-harm

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Leonardo Custidiano have?

He has 7 years of experience in the field of counseling.

Is Leonardo Custidiano a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMHC credential. License details: FL LMHC MH19226.

In which languages does Leonardo Custidiano provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Leonardo Custidiano located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Leonardo Custidiano as my therapist?

You can work with Leonardo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leonardo Custidiano work with international clients?

No. Leonardo does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leonardo Custidiano cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Care with Leonardo Custidiano

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-oriented, helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors by building coping strategies and problem-solving skills. Psychodynamic therapy looks at underlying emotional patterns and unconscious influences that shape current relationships and reactions. It helps people explore how past experiences and attachment patterns affect present-day functioning and long-standing difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - useful for challenges involving impulsivity, intense emotions, and self-harm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leonardo collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from different locations and at varied times. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, access support during life transitions, and fit care into busy schedules while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client.

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