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- Addictions
- Depression and anxiety
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Geraldine
LCSW in Arizona with 30 years of experience, Geraldine Leary helps people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, anger, low self-esteem, stress, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue. Geraldine uses a mix of practical approaches to help people move forward.
She believes most people have the capacity to handle life’s problems and that therapy can uncover strengths already present. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and finding concrete steps toward change. Geraldine listens for strengths and for the recurring thoughts that keep someone stuck, then matches methods to the person’s needs.
Her work draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused ideas. That means she will use talking, skill-building, and short-term goals when those fit the problem at hand. She also uses mindfulness practices to help with focus and emotional regulation.
Geraldine’s background includes individual, group, family, and couples counseling in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings. She has worked with people aged 12 to 95 across community and hospital programs. Her style is practical and varied, changing to suit the issue being addressed.
When starting work together, she and the client set clear goals and a plan. Sessions emphasize learning skills, slowing down unhelpful reactions, and making tangible changes. People who come for help leave with steps they can try between meetings.
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How Geraldine’s approaches work in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the person’s lead, listens closely, and focuses on strengths to help people find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need space to talk through values and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It is useful when strong emotions or crisis reactions make daily life harder.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Geraldine will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools over time based on what is helping.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and rely on phone or lower-bandwidth options if video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions when the format matches practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, stress, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and eclectic. She listens for patterns and uses skill-building, goal work, and mindfulness to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.