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Leonardo Custidiano , LMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Leonardo

Leonardo Custidiano brings seven years of clinical experience working across residential programs and family-focused services in Florida.

Background and approach

He has supported adults facing mental health and substance use challenges, provided counseling for parents and teenagers managing behavioral concerns, and currently delivers family counseling and prevention services for families involved with the Department of Children & Families. His work has involved addressing domestic violence, trauma, parenting difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and coping with mental illness.

Leonardo uses an eclectic, integrative approach that adapts to each person's needs; he may apply cognitive behavioral techniques when immediate symptom relief is needed and draw on psychodynamic ideas when exploring deeper roots of distress. Across approaches he emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, attention to present concerns while honoring personal history, and collaborative goal setting.

Leonardo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and works in both English and Spanish. He lists ADHD among his areas of focus alongside mood, anxiety, substance use, and relational concerns, and tailors interventions to the individual circumstances clients bring to therapy.

Therapeutic methods and online care that adapt to your needs

Leonardo draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related strategies, and coping skills that provide more immediate relief. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and impulsivity, which can be useful for anger, self-harm tendencies, and intense mood shifts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess goals, symptoms, and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive rather than fixed from the outset.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life transitions and accommodate work, family, and other responsibilities while accessing licensed professionals and therapists in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The approach is eclectic and integrative, combining techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy to match each client's needs while emphasizing the therapeutic relationship and concrete goal setting.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has seven years of experience working in residential settings, family counseling, and prevention services, including work with the Department of Children & Families.
What are the therapist's credentials and where does he practice?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH19226 and practices in Florida.
Can I work with the therapist in languages other than English?
The therapist conducts sessions in both English and Spanish. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImmigration issuesImpulsivityPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

What Leonardo can help with

Leonardo Custidiano works with clients on addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management.

Leonardo has worked with adults struggling with mental illness and addiction.

How Leonardo approaches therapy

Leonardo's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Leonardo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 7 years of clinical experience.