Geraldine Leary, LCSW
Steady, practical support for meaningful change
- Client-centered and collaborative
- Skills for emotional balance
- Experience across life stages
About Geraldine Leary
Geraldine Leary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with 30 years of experience supporting people through life challenges that can feel overwhelming, discouraging, or hard to untangle. When stress builds and old coping strategies stop working, she offers a steady place to pause, regroup, and start making sense of what is happening, without judgment and at a pace that fits the client.
Her work is grounded in the belief that most people already carry important inner resources, even if those strengths feel out of reach in the moment. Geraldine helps clients reconnect with their own capabilities, clarify what they want to change, and identify practical steps toward meaningful goals. Sessions focus on learning ways to quiet mental noise, build present-moment awareness, and develop healthier responses to difficult emotions and situations.
Across her career, she has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and substance use, including co-occurring disorders. Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based work, and solution-focused strategies. She has experience providing individual, group, family, and couples counseling, and has supported clients ages 12 to 95 in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings in both community-based and hospital environments.
Geraldine’s style is eclectic and shaped by each person’s needs, with careful attention to strengths, patterns, and the internal dialogue that shows up in their story. She aims to be fully present and respectful, and may offer supportive challenge when it can help move therapy forward. Together, she and the client develop a plan and goals that align with what the client wants to work on and the life they want to build.
Her work is grounded in the belief that most people already carry important inner resources, even if those strengths feel out of reach in the moment. Geraldine helps clients reconnect with their own capabilities, clarify what they want to change, and identify practical steps toward meaningful goals. Sessions focus on learning ways to quiet mental noise, build present-moment awareness, and develop healthier responses to difficult emotions and situations.
Across her career, she has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and substance use, including co-occurring disorders. Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based work, and solution-focused strategies. She has experience providing individual, group, family, and couples counseling, and has supported clients ages 12 to 95 in outpatient, residential, in-home, and inpatient settings in both community-based and hospital environments.
Geraldine’s style is eclectic and shaped by each person’s needs, with careful attention to strengths, patterns, and the internal dialogue that shows up in their story. She aims to be fully present and respectful, and may offer supportive challenge when it can help move therapy forward. Together, she and the client develop a plan and goals that align with what the client wants to work on and the life they want to build.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Geraldine Leary have?
Geraldine Leary has 30 years of experience.
Is Geraldine Leary a licensed therapist?
Yes. Geraldine Leary is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License: AZ LCSW LCSW-3950.
In which languages does Geraldine Leary provide therapy?
Geraldine Leary provides therapy in English.
Where is Geraldine Leary located?
Geraldine Leary is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Geraldine Leary as my therapist?
You can work with Geraldine Leary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Geraldine Leary work with international clients?
No. Geraldine Leary does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Geraldine Leary cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Designed for Online Support
Geraldine Leary integrates practical, skills-based therapy with a steady, person-centered style to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking workable next steps.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration. It helps clients feel met where they are, strengthen self-understanding, and build momentum toward goals that reflect their own values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially helpful for concerns like stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing more effective ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, supporting clients who want practical strategies for intense emotions or conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Geraldine works collaboratively with each client to tailor therapy to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the pace and focus as life changes.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from a comfortable setting.