- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Family of origin
About Beverly
Beverly Leonardi is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also focuses on family of origin issues and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
Beverly uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people recognize how early family roles and patterns still affect daily life. Sessions involve looking at recurring reactions, testing new responses, and practicing clearer ways to ask for what one needs. Conversations are practical and paced to fit each person’s comfort level.
Her background includes work with young adults and adults from different cultural backgrounds, which informs a flexible approach to communication and expectations. She helps people who feel stuck by breaking down big problems into small, manageable steps. That can mean focusing on emotional regulation, routines, or problem-solving skills.
When family of origin issues surface, Beverly helps clients trace patterns back to common family dynamics and then try different ways of relating. She addresses related topics such as guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness without assigning blame. The emphasis is on clearer boundaries, steadier moods, and improved daily functioning.
Clients can expect a mix of conversation, skill practice, and real-world tasks to try between sessions. Beverly asks about present goals and past patterns, and then works collaboratively to set concrete next steps. This practical focus supports steady progress over time.
Approach to evidence-based techniques and remote sessions
Beverly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and thinking patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. Another frequent focus is skills-based work for emotion regulation and coping, which teaches concrete tools to manage stress, panic, and impulsive reactions.Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. She reviews current concerns, personal goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick methods to try, monitor what changes, and adjust plans based on real progress and feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Working remotely also lets people try therapeutic tools at home between sessions and bring real-life examples into conversation to practice new skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD. Additional areas include family of origin issues, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and evidence-informed. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and setting small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LPCC in New Mexico.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in New Mexico.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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