Geraldine Leary

Geraldine Leary, LCSW, helps people feeling stuck by guiding them through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, addiction concerns, trauma, self-esteem problems, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. She speaks directly and calmly, meeting clients where they are and focusing on practical steps toward clearer goals.

With 30 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Geraldine draws on approaches that fit each person. She listens for strengths and recurring patterns, then uses straightforward techniques to slow a racing mind and help people stay present. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable actions that build better routines and healthier coping skills.

Her style blends client-centered listening with evidence-based tools. Geraldine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused methods, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care. She describes her manner as direct but respectful, sometimes challenging in ways that invite change.

Geraldine's background includes work in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings across community and hospital programs. She has seen people aged 12 to 95 and has led individual, group, family, and couples counseling. That variety informs a practical, flexible approach to common life struggles.

Therapy with Geraldine begins by clarifying goals, then building a plan with measurable steps. She favors learning skills that can be practiced between meetings, and she stays focused on what helps a person move forward. If you want clear guidance and steady support, she aims to help you start a new chapter.

How Geraldine’s approaches translate to online work

Geraldine uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people learn to quiet a busy mind and stay present. This approach supports managing stress, anxiety, grief, and difficulties with mood by teaching simple awareness and grounding practices. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work - she listens closely, follows each person’s lead, and builds the pace and goals around what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supplies clear tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and change routines through small, practical steps that reduce depression and anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Geraldine works collaboratively to figure out which approaches fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in about what helps, adjust the plan, and pick techniques that feel useful in everyday life.

The original biography does not specify online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, rely on audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited, or choose shorter check-ins on a break. Geraldine draws on the above approaches to help clients use these practical benefits effectively.