How Leonardo works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leonardo
Leonardo Marin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make sessions direct and understandable.
Leonardo uses a client-centered style that puts the person's goals first. He listens, reflects, and helps people notice strengths they can use. Sessions are supportive and practical, not full of jargon.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer options. EMDR is used when past trauma keeps showing up in day-to-day life, and solution-focused techniques help people set short-term, achievable steps. These approaches are mixed based on what each person needs.
In sessions he helps people manage anger, improve sleep, cope with grief, and handle relationship or parenting stresses. He also works with mood and anxiety concerns, attention differences, and identity issues related to LGBT matters. Conversations are steady and goal-oriented, with tools to use between meetings.
People who want direct guidance and a practical path forward tend to do well with his style. He supports clients through calm coaching, skill practice, and problem-solving. The focus is on real change that fits everyday life.
What Leonardo works with
Everything Leonardo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leonardo's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Leonardo lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- 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 his approaches fit with online therapy
Leonardo often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to make online sessions practical and focused. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person's goals and priorities, which helps shape each remote session. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets specific thoughts and behaviors, giving clear exercises and homework people can use between video or text sessions.He also uses EMDR when past trauma keeps affecting daily life. EMDR focuses on reducing the emotional intensity of difficult memories and can be adapted for online formats when appropriate. Choosing between approaches is collaborative - he talks with each person about what feels most helpful and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online formats let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to share quick updates, practice skills, or check in between sessions. These options support steady progress while offering flexibility for work, family, and day-to-day routines.
Questions people ask about Leonardo
What concerns does Leonardo address?
He helps with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, relationship worries, career stress, and identity questions including LGBT concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, supportive approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions blend listening with skill building and goal setting.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with a range of concerns across different ages.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people who prefer either language.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.