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Daniel Leone

Daniel Leone, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical therapy focused on relationships and esteem

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7 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English, Portuguese languages

  • Attachment-informed
  • Skills-focused
  • English and Portuguese

About Daniel

Daniel Leone is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family concerns, and issues with self esteem and confidence. He speaks English and Portuguese and works with people who are ready to take a first step toward change.

Daniel uses a straightforward, respectful approach that starts with listening. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve practical conversation and small steps clients can try between meetings.

He integrates attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel intense and people need tools to cope in the moment.

Daniel has worked with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family tensions, body image, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness. He also addresses topics like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and impulsivity as they show up in daily life.

People who choose Daniel can expect collaborative sessions that aim to clarify goals and practice doable strategies. He encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working and adjusts the approach as needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Daniel draws on attachment-informed work and cognitive behavioral methods to shape online sessions. Attachment-based ideas look at how earlier relationships influence current patterns, which helps when people struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated conflicts. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new actions to reduce anxiety and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel treats selection of methods as a conversation. He will collaborate with each person to match goals, preferences, and how they respond to different strategies, adjusting as progress unfolds.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they can save commute time, schedule shorter check-ins around work breaks, or choose a quieter moment without needing to travel. Online meetings also make it easier to keep continuity during life changes while working on relationship patterns, self esteem, and emotion regulation skills.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Daniel helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like abandonment, body image, codependency, and impulsivity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and practicing small, workable steps between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start working with him?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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