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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Mary
LCSW-R in New York with 26 years of clinical experience, Mary Leonardo helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She works with adults and teens to address life changes like divorce, substance use, postpartum depression, and grief. Sessions are conducted in English and she practises with attention to each person’s practical needs and goals.
Mary draws on long experience in private practice, school social work, and substance use treatment. Her work focuses on what is happening in relationships and everyday life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques selected to match the client’s situation rather than a single fixed method. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills that clients can use between meetings.
In therapy clients can expect direct conversation about current problems, exploration of relationship patterns, and steps for reducing symptoms and improving communication. Mary pays attention to family history, attachment issues, and the effects of trauma or loss. She also addresses issues that arise with medical conditions such as cancer, and with addictions or eating-related concerns.
The approach balances listening with practical tasks. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to try and when to change direction. Progress is tracked by reviewing how daily life, moods, and relationships are shifting.
Mary asks new clients to use a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. She does not accept international clients.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and daily functioning. One commonly used approach addresses attachment and relationship patterns by helping people notice interaction habits, understand how those patterns developed, and practice new ways of relating. This approach is useful for communication problems, codependency, and relationship strain.Another frequent element targets trauma and its effects by helping clients identify symptoms, develop emotional regulation skills, and reduce the ways traumatic memories disrupt current life. This work is often paired with practical coping strategies for anxiety, substance use, or mood changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review the concerns, goals, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. If something isn't helping, they adjust the plan together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to bring relationship dynamics into discussion even when people cannot meet in person.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What clinical concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include substance use, postpartum depression, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach and selects evidence-based techniques that match each person's needs. The work combines conversation with practical skills to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience, including long-term work in private practice, school social work, and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker with therapy privilege) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.