Geraldine Leary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience who helps people facing low self esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship strain. She offers calm, direct support for parents, adults, and people coping with grief, trauma, bipolar mood shifts, and major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at finding practical steps forward.
Geraldine believes most people already have the inner strengths they need. She listens for a person's patterns and internal dialog, then helps identify clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on learning skills to quiet the mind, stay present, and build healthier coping habits.
Her work draws from client-centered ideas along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That mix is used to match treatment to what each person actually needs.
Geraldine has worked in outpatient, residential, in-home, and hospital settings. She has experience with individual, group, family, and couples counseling and has supported people aged 12 to 95. Those decades of practice inform a flexible, experience-based approach.
In sessions she is present, respectful, and honest. She may challenge unhelpful patterns in a caring way so people can try new behaviors. If you want practical steps and a steady guide through difficult changes, she offers a collaborative approach to help you build a new chapter.
How Geraldine's Methods Translate to Online Work
Geraldine uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so someone feels understood and less alone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and strong reactions are getting in the way. DBT emphasizes skills like distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced between sessions and applied to relationship or mood challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Geraldine will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. She tailors the plan as progress is made and new needs appear.
Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in day-to-day life and carrying tools into routine moments.
She works with issues like self esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship stress, trauma and grief. Parenting strain, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue are also included in her listed concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens for strengths and patterns, then helps set practical goals and steps to change unhelpful habits.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 30 years of experience as a licensed social worker. That background includes outpatient, residential, in-home, and hospital work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Arizona. The profile lists the credential as AZ LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign up.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
