Therapist profile
Mary Leonardo, LCSW-R
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Mary
Mary Leonardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Rehabilitative (LCSW-R) based in New York with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She works with adults who are managing life transitions, loss, or the strain of caregiving and parenting.
She has a long history in practice that includes work in schools and substance use treatment settings. That background informs how she looks at problems - often within the context of relationships and daily life. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Conversations aim to identify what feels most useful and actionable for each person.
Mary draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the needs of the person in front of her. She pays attention to attachment patterns, communication problems, codependency, and the effects of trauma. She also supports people coping with issues related to cancer, postpartum depression, addiction, and divorce or separation.
Her approach emphasizes strengths and real-world skills. Therapy sessions typically include talking through difficult moments, practicing new ways of relating, and planning small changes to daily routines. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and Mary practices in New York. She does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to practical problems. One common approach focuses on skills training to manage anxiety and stress - teaching breathing and grounding exercises, improving sleep habits, and testing small behavioral changes to reduce worry. This kind of work helps with daily coping and reduces the immediate load of anxiety.Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns. This involves tracking how past experiences shape current reactions, practicing clearer communication, and adjusting expectations in relationships. It is useful for people who want to change how they relate to partners, parents, or close friends.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to try based on their goals, daily routines, and what feels doable. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify them. In general, online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a weeknight or a break between commitments. They also avoid travel time and can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Licensed professionals use these options to support consistent work on relationships, stress, and recovery without needing in-person visits.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like postpartum depression and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and strengths-focused, using practical evidence-based techniques to help people make small, useful changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and a long background that includes school social work and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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