Leonard

Mr Leonard Capozzi

Counselor

I'm a counselor and coach for adults experiencing stress and anxiety, chronic pain and illness, loss and grief, and other life challenges. My work with people is mindfulness-based and is also influenced by the humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral traditions. For people who are on a particular spiritual path, I'm also very comfortable working in the context of the spiritual traditions of both East and West. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sono specializzata in counseling e coaching basati sulla mindfulness per adulti che soffrono di stress e ansia, dolore cronico e malattie, lutti e altre difficoltà della vita. Oltre all'approccio basato sulla mindfulness, mi ispiro anche alle tradizioni umanistiche, psicodinamiche e cognitivo-comportamentali. Per le persone che intraprendono un particolare percorso spirituale, mi sento a mio agio nel lavorare anche nel contesto delle tradizioni spirituali sia orientali che occidentali.

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About Me

I was born curious about life and about what makes us tick as human beings. It's no wonder, then, that at a relatively young age I gravitated towards studying psychology, and practicing meditation and other contemplative practices, interests that I'm still passionate about to this day. My in-born curiosity has led me to have many amazing adventures, living and working on different continents, learning new languages, and seeing first-hand the beautiful diversity and oftentimes painful complexity of our human condition. With more than 35 years of experience working in the health and mental health fields, I draw deeply on this personal experience to accompany and support my clients on their life journey. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sono nato curioso della vita e di ciò che ci spinge a comportarci come ci comportiamo. Non c'è da stupirsi, quindi, che in età relativamente giovane abbia gravitato verso la pratica della meditazione... e lo studio della psicologia e delle tradizioni religiose e spirituali del mondo, interessi che ancora oggi mi appassionano. La mia innata curiosità mi ha portato a vivere molte avventure straordinarie, vivendo e lavorando in diversi continenti, imparando nuove lingue e osservando in prima persona la meravigliosa diversità della nostra famiglia umana. Con oltre 35 anni di esperienza nel settore sanitario e della salute mentale, attingo profondamente a questa esperienza personale per supportare e accompagnare i miei clienti nel loro percorso di vita.

Approach

As Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of my primary mindfulness teachers, likes to say: "You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf". Navigating periods of stress and anxiety, chronic pain and illness, and loss and grief can be overwhelming, like a huge wave that hits us unexpectedly and knocks us off balance, again and again. Feeling better starts in the present moment, right where we are, no matter how big the wave. To this end, I offer mindfulness-based counseling and coaching for adults facing various life challenges. This approach is complemented by my clinical training in humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychology. As a certified mindfulness instructor with decades of my own mindfulness practice to draw on, I support clients in cultivating present-moment awareness amidst the difficulties and challenges they're experiencing. We then work together to explore how our intention, attention, and attitude can help bring us into contact with our own innate (and oftentimes hidden) personal resources, transforming even the most difficult of life situations into an opportunity for healing and growth. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Come dice Jon Kabat-Zinn, uno dei miei insegnanti principali: "Non puoi fermare le onde, ma puoi imparare a fare surf". Affrontare dolore e malattia cronici, perdite e lutti, o stress e ansia persistenti può essere travolgente, come un'onda enorme che, quando si abbatte, ci fa sentire come se stessimo annegando; sentirsi meglio inizia nel momento presente, proprio dove ci troviamo in questo istante, non importa quanto grande e spaventosa sia l'onda. A tal fine, offro counseling e coaching basati sulla mindfulness per adulti che affrontano diverse sfide della vita. Come istruttore di mindfulness certificato con decenni di pratica personale da cui attingere, supporto i clienti a coltivare la mindfulness del momento presente in mezzo alle difficoltà e alle sfide che stanno vivendo. Lavoriamo quindi insieme per esplorare delicatamente come la nostra intenzione, attenzione e atteggiamento possano aiutarci a entrare in contatto con le nostre risorse personali innate (e spesso nascoste), trasformando anche la sfida più difficile in un'opportunità di guarigione e crescita.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I specialize in supporting people struggling with stress and anxiety, chronic pain and illness, loss and grief and other life challenges. My approach is mindfulness-based, and also draws on the traditions of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychology. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sono specializzato nel supportare persone che affrontano stress e ansia, dolore cronico e malattie, lutti e altre difficoltà della vita. Il mio approccio si basa sulla mindfulness e si ispira anche alle tradizioni della psicologia umanistica, psicodinamica e cognitivo-comportamentale.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Nevada Board of Examiners For Social Workers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work

University of Chicago

Year: 1992

Diploma in Counselling

Centro La Famiglia (Rome, Italy)

Year: 2018

Certified Instructor of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Brown University School of Professional Studies/Brown University Mindfulness Center

Year: 2023

Service Areas

Mindful-by-Nature

In-person & Online

Provincia Di Rieti, Lazio 02100

Italy

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Provincia di Rieti, Italy