Mateo Leonardo, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

Areas I Specialize In:

Sex and Porn Addiction
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Depression, Low Mood, Lack of Joy
Partner-Relational Issues like communication, intimacy, and connection
Overwhelming Emotions and Thoughts
Men’s Issues
Grief and Loss
Chronic Illness
Trauma

Are you feeling overwhelmed and not in control?

As a registered Licensed Marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction, I understand addictive behavior goes beyond substance use. I am trained to use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help individuals understand and control urges and their triggers. I’ll help you become more aware of the thoughts and feelings they have been trying to avoid with addictive behaviors. I’ll help you gain awareness and better understand maladaptive thoughts, behaviors, and core beliefs. I help individuals become more aware of the thoughts and feelings they have been trying to avoid.

I know everyone faces different challenges, and I strive to adjust my therapeutic style to help each individual better. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can begin the healing and recovery process together.

Education & Training

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Cal State Long Beach

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When Will I Get Better?

Therapy is often a long-term commitment. It is a commitment you make to yourself. Your involvement and dedication to the process is crucial. As is my approach to making this a safe and comfortable environment for you while introducing techniques and interventions to use towards your struggles. Let’s take a moment to focus on the fact that you are here and how proud it makes you.

What will therapy be like?

As your therapist, I will collaborate with you by observing, assessing and determining what will best help you and fits your needs. Through building a stable relationship and the creation of a safe and comfortable environment, I will introduce techniques and interventions that can help you through your struggles.

How often should I come?

In most cases, we will start out with once a week and increase if appropriate. Every few months we will re-evaluate to determine if a decreased frequency is necessary.