Leandro Maciel

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and mutual respect. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish. I work with clients across the lifespan and have experience supporting people navigating obsessive and personality disorders, interpersonal relationships, self-care, socialization, and other challenges that can leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. As a New York State–licensed mental health counselor, I bring an integrative perspective to therapy and strive to understand each client as a whole person rather than simply focusing on a diagnosis or presenting concern. I also have a background in music, which continues to be an important part of my life and informs my belief in finding balance, meaning, and your own unique rhythm.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Gestalt approaches, integrating different perspectives based on your needs and goals. Together, we can explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors while developing greater self-awareness and practical tools for navigating life. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful change and greater self-actualization.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and to explore what brings you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns, relevant experiences and patterns, and what you hope to gain from therapy. Just as importantly, we will begin establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust. You do not need to have everything figured out before coming in. My goal is to create a therapeutic, nonjudgmental space where we can begin understanding where you are now and collaboratively identify a direction for our work together.