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About Me:

Leo Beyda, LPC

I’ve spent years sitting with people in the thick of it—trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and the thousand quiet ways life can wear you down. I’ve also led addiction recovery groups, which taught me that healing isn’t neat or linear—it’s bold, imperfect, and deeply human. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, CBT, and DBT (certified), but the most important part is always the connection: two people trying to make sense of life together. Through my own challenges and painful chapters, I’ve learned to apply what I teach in a firsthand way—proof that growth isn’t abstract; it’s lived.

Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher for many years, and that part of me never left. I love asking questions, exploring ideas, and helping people rediscover what’s already inside them.

Outside of my work, I’m passionate about art, music, and philosophy—anything that explores what it means to be human. I’m also someone who values movement and challenge, and I stay active through a mix of different kinds of exercise that keep both mind and body engaged. Giving back is important to me, and I’m regularly involved in volunteer work that keeps me connected to the shared experience of helping others.