Leonardo Marin, LMHC

Leonardo Marin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. He approaches sessions with a calm presence and a focus on helping people move toward practical goals. He listens first, then supports clients as they decide the direction of their work. He uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes a person's strengths and preferences. Sessions are intended to feel nonjudgmental and straightforward. Leonardo aims to help people gain more control, reduce anxiety, and build insight into recurring patterns. Leonardo integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on solution-focused methods to set small, achievable steps and track progress. For people with trauma-related symptoms, he includes EMDR-informed strategies alongside other approaches when appropriate. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep struggles, anger, parenting strain, and sexuality questions. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, panic, dissociation, and feelings of guilt or shame. Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. People who choose him can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. Anyone considering therapy is encouraged to check session options and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to set goals that matter. Online sessions try to recreate that collaborative tone so clients steer the pace and focus of each meeting.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In teletherapy this often looks like identifying a worry during a session, then trying a small experiment or homework between meetings to see what changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used for trauma-related symptoms by working with memories and tracking sensations. When EMDR-informed techniques are used online, the therapist guides grounding and processing steps while monitoring how the client responds session to session.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through different methods and recommend what fits a person's goals and comfort level. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them stick with steps they and the therapist set together.