Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Geraldine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Geraldine
Geraldine Leary, LCSW, helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, grief, and the stress of big life changes. She speaks plainly and offers steady support when everyday coping feels out of reach. Her manner is calm and direct, and she focuses on real steps people can take to feel better.
With 30 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona, she brings a broad background in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings.
Background and approach
Geraldine has worked with a wide age range and draws on practical approaches to address mood, self-esteem, and addictive patterns. She listens for strengths and recurring patterns in order to tailor care to each person. Her sessions emphasize learning skills to quiet the mind, stay present, and choose different responses to stress.
Geraldine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness techniques to build moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods help people set doable goals and find internal motivation for change.
Geraldine describes her style as caring and occasionally challenging in a way that invites growth. Together she and the client create a clear plan and measurable steps to move forward. She aims to meet people where they are and pace work to individual needs.
If anger, depression, or coping with life transitions feels overwhelming, Geraldine offers practical tools and steady guidance to help people begin a new chapter.
What Geraldine works with
Everything Geraldine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Geraldine's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Geraldine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How Geraldine’s Methods Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting you where you are. The therapist reflects your experience and follows your pace so goals come from what matters most to you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and homework to try new responses to anger, anxiety, or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving how you cope with stress. Skills include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Geraldine will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools and pacing as progress is made and as priorities shift.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients work face to face when a visual check-in helps. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging give ongoing, brief check-ins or written coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.
Questions people ask about Geraldine
What concerns does she address?
Geraldine helps with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a calm, direct way that combines support with gentle challenge. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps to reach goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices within that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.