Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (747) 281-2668
English
| Español When life feels like a constant crisis, you need a steady partner, not just a passive listener. I work with adults, teens, and families navigating high-conflict cycles, trauma, and deep loneliness. Many of my clients are labeled as "the problem" when they are simply trying to survive an unseen storm, whether that is career burnout, relationship friction, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism), or past abuse. Having spent years stepping into rooms filled with heavy family conflict, I offer a direct, bilingual space designed to help you explore your story and safely unpack the heaviest realities.
Therapy with me isn't about "fixing" who you are; it's about understanding your unique blueprint. Together, we look at exactly where you are right now, learning to accept how you function so you can stop fighting yourself. We use EMDR for deep trauma, DBT skills for real-time regulation, and Family Systems to deconstruct repetitive relationship loops.
Reaching out is hard, especially when you are exhausted from managing everything alone. You do not have to navigate the storm by yourself. I offer a structured partnership focused on reality, modern boundaries, and practical everyday goals. Sessions move fluidly in English, Spanish, or a mix of both. If you are ready, let's get to work.
Call or Email Leonel Gonzalez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 281-2668
Let's Connect (747) 281-2668
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 281-2668
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 143816 Supervised by Curt Widhalm (California / 47333) Leonel Gonzalez
- Attended California State University, Northridge, MS, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 281-2668
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Burnout
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (747) 281-2668
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (747) 281-2668
Location
Primary Location
Real Honest Therapy
16055 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436
(747) 281-2668Email Me
Nearby Areas
Leonel Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 281-2668