Leo is very helpful especially since he is gay and that is where my issues truly are. I am learning from his experiences of coming out and dealing with the issues surrounding being a gay man. He is respectful, insightful and caring.
Leonardo Marin, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Leonardo is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Leonardo. View 17 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
I’ve been with Leo for years and he has honestly become an extended friend. Mostly in the way he listens and allows me to get things out if my head. I always feel like he is paying attention to the details of what I’m feeling and giving me great tools to work with.
More about Leonardo
- 5 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC
I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida for over 5 years and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I use a client-centered, insight oriented and supportive approach with my clients in which they will be able to navigate exactly where they want to go.
My role as your therapist will be to listen to your concerns, provide support and ultimately help you reach your desired goals. I empower clients and help them focus on their strengths. I embrace a safe free zone with all my clients allowing them to express themselves with no judgements. Therapy can be uncomfortable but rest assure you will feel at ease with my therapeutic approach. Many of my former clients, have reported that once they sit with me they feel more calm, more “in control” and that they have more insight after their sessions.
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Leonardo Marin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033769286.
- LMHC · Florida · MH15879 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Leonardo Marin
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Leo is very helpful especially since he is gay and that is where my issues truly are. I am learning from his experiences of coming out and dealing with the issues surrounding being a gay man. He is respectful, insightful and caring.
I’ve been with Leo for years and he has honestly become an extended friend. Mostly in the way he listens and allows me to get things out if my head. I always feel like he is paying attention to the details of what I’m feeling and giving me great tools to work with.
Leo is the absolute best. He’s really helped me reframe my anxiety. I am able to notice when particular emotions start to emerge and let them pass. It’s been a life changing experience.
He is the best!
Leo is an awesome listener! For those that have a lot to say and just need to get it out he definitely does that very well. He also checks in with me if he doesn’t hear from me within a week or so. I live out sessions.
The best. Highest Quality Therapist
Leo could be the greatest counselor that I have been with in comparison to many other counselors. What makes Leo special is his ability to listen carefully, his patience, and most importantly his good advice. Leo is knowledgeable regarding many things, and has a great skillset of how to deal with different people from different places. I owe Leo my life, I’d strongly recommend Leo as your next counselor.
Leo is such a nice guy and has so much experience. He's really helped me with my high anxiety and also helped me improve my relationship! I was skeptical of online counselling but after talking to Leo I'd recommend it to everyone
Leonardo es un gran consejero ,q sabe escuchar,tiene las palabras exactas q nececitas y se basa en su propia experiencia para poder hacerte sentir más tranquila ,dando esperanza de q no todo está perdido ,es muy educado,amable,y nada lo recomiendo un 100 porciento,Gracias Leo❤️
Leo is amazing. He perfectly balances listening with offering observations. He is totally authentic with me and genuinely seems to care. I appreciate that he proactively reaches out to me in messages between calls with highly customized questions, comments or even quotes. He ACTIVELY listens and spots key trends and makes astute observations in spite of knowing me a short time only. I feel blessed to have found Leo and I cannot wait to continue doing some hard and worthwhile work on myself with him guiding me.
I have been working with leonardo for about 3 weeks and am very happy with our sessions and how quickly his response time is. I feel like he is also very aware of what my issues are and is helping to resolve them.
I have only been working with Leo for a few weeks, but have felt that he is good at listening to my thoughts and getting at the root of what’s causing them rather than just talk about the behaviour.
Leonardo has a special ability to listen and help you find core problems as well as address them in an insightful way. I highly recommend Leo to anyone who wants an engaged counselor who is keen to help you figure out everything you’re going through.
Very professional and feels genuinely interested in you and wanting to help work through what's going on. No one can fix your problems, but I'm feeling capable of handling them with the tools I'm being provided.Thank you Leo
I have been working with Leo for several months now and I have made significant progress :-) I am really happy to have found a therapist who is so open and friendly and asks well thought out questions that really make me think. He is non judgemental and I genuinelly feel comfortable opening up to him because of his approach. He also lets you take your time and provides additional aids like worksheets for use between sessions. I am really happy with him and would definitely recommend him.
Leonardo is everything I could ask for in a counselor. He listens attentively and keeps me on track with my thoughts and progress. He is also very genuine and makes me feel really comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to feel like they are under the best care.
In the brief time that I have been working with Leonardo, he has helped me sort through some questions and doubts I have had in my current relationship. He is extremely easy to speak to and work with and is very responsive.
Frequently asked questions
Does Leonardo Marin offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Leonardo Marin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Leonardo Marin speak?
Leonardo Marin speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Leonardo Marin have?
Leonardo Marin has 5 years of experience.
Where is Leonardo Marin licensed to practice?
Leonardo Marin is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Leonardo Marin accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Leonardo Marin does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Leonardo Marin offer?
Leonardo Marin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Leonardo Marin?
Leonardo Marin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Leonardo Marin?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.