Therapist II
Brief info
Therapist II
M.S.
Pronouns: He/Him
Leo Serrato is a behavioral health professional with over 14 years of experience in clinical care and higher education. He holds a Master of Science in Counseling, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from California State University, Fresno.
His professional and academic interests center on identity development, mental health stigma, intersectionality, and creating affirming spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered. He is especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, advancing culturally responsive approaches, and fostering environments that honor the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
His professional background includes work across school-based mental health, applied behavior analysis (ABA), substance use treatment, and individual and family therapy.
Leo takes a holistic approach to therapy rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and meeting individuals where they are. He integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), art-based therapy, and strengths-based approaches to support emotional growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Outside of his professional work, Leo is a member of the Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus and the Arizona Men of Leather. He enjoys sports, cooking, baking, art, playing guitar, and spending time with loved ones. A devoted animal lover, Leo also enjoys spending time with his four dogs and five cats.