- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Leonardo
Leonardo Custidiano is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of experience in clinical and community settings. He started his work supporting adults in a residential program for mental illness and addiction and now focuses on family-centered services in Florida. He meets people in English and Spanish and brings practical, down-to-earth help to parenting and family concerns.
He has worked with families involved with the Department of Children & Families and has supported parents and teenagers facing behavioral problems.
Background and approach
He has direct experience addressing domestic violence, trauma, addiction, and the stress that comes with major life changes. That background shapes how he approaches parenting challenges and family conflict. His style mixes different approaches so therapy fits the person.
He may use cognitive behavioral techniques when someone needs immediate symptom relief. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns that affect current relationships. Sessions emphasize the working relationship and clear goals.
He focuses on what is happening now while also paying attention to personal history when it is affecting the present. Goal setting is a regular part of sessions so progress is visible and practical steps are clear. Parents can expect straightforward talk and collaborative planning.
Typical issues he helps with include anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance problems, grief, anger, and relationship stress. He works to make therapy useful and manageable for busy families. Leonardo combines hands-on experience with a flexible approach.
That lets him adjust methods to each family's needs and the specific problems they bring to sessions.
What Leonardo works with
Everything Leonardo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leonardo helps people with.
- 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.
Online approaches that fit parenting and family needs
Leonardo commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and parenting-related stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving impulse control, and handling conflict more effectively.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies as those needs change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more traditional talk sessions and skill practice. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief guidance between sessions, and flexible communication for busy parents. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family schedules and to keep continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Leonardo
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with parenting and family conflict, addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, self-esteem, and related issues listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is eclectic and practical. He combines short-term techniques for symptom relief with deeper work on patterns that affect family relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience, including work in a residential program for adults with mental illness and addiction and family counseling for parents and teenagers.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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