Leonardo Caldas, MA, LLPC

Life can feel especially heavy when anxiety, depression, past experiences, or relationship stress begin to affect the way you see yourself and connect with the people around you. I work with teens ages 13 and older, adults, and couples, offering a welcoming space where you can speak honestly, feel understood, and begin making sense of what is getting in the way. My goal is to meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect while helping you move toward meaningful and lasting change. My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused and narrative approaches, trauma-informed care, and DBT-informed skills. In my work with couples, I use Gottman-informed interventions and am continuing my training in the Gottman Method to help partners better understand their patterns, strengthen communication, and rebuild connection. Faith can also be integrated into counseling when it is important to you. Before becoming a counselor, I spent many years mentoring, teaching, and developing leaders in multicultural, ministry, higher-education, and organizational settings. That experience gives me a particular interest in working with men and with people who are growing into leadership, managing responsibility, navigating burnout, or trying to lead without losing sight of themselves. I offer evening appointments and provide counseling in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Leo works under the supervision of Richard Maier, MA, LPC.