Leo Balseiro, MS, LMHC, NCC

In a world that deeply demands the 'best' from you, you may be constantly overwhelmed. You may be a new professional who's hitting a wall, a young adult struggling to understand their purpose, or seasoned adult coming to grips with something unknown. You might be someone whose struggling amid the noise, tension, and discomfort in your closest circles, in the workplace, on the internet, or in the community. You may be in a sensitive time of your life where life's transitions feel more like collisions, an experience that no one seems to understand, leaving you to feel deeply unsure of what direction to take. I am a Licensed, Board-Certified Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor. In my inclusive and affirming work with my clients, my differentiates from other safe spaces through disrupting the feedback loops of our lives that keep us stuck. I use evidence-based approaches to work with you in defining the problems, the goals, the objectives, and the results that are deeply important to you.

At Better Selves Counseling, our team offers a collaborative, compassionate approach to therapy, tailored to meet your unique needs. We use evidence-based practices, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ensuring that you receive personalized care with results you deserve. At this critical juncture, the exhaustion that comes with being the capable one, or even being capable at all, seems unbearable. I understand that people need more than a safe space to check-in and vent. I help to process your experiences in ways that help you to see teachable moments, growth opportunities, and paths forward, in becoming a better self.