{"id":3699,"date":"2022-04-28T14:38:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T21:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/?page_id=3699"},"modified":"2024-06-12T12:33:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T19:33:34","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/?page_id=3699","title":{"rendered":"LENNY, LCSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">LEONARD V. NASCA  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><em>LCSW<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directivecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lenny.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I received a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University in 2004 and a Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work from ASU in 2008.&nbsp; I have a clinical license (LCSW) through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1996.&nbsp; My areas of specialization include managing anger, stress and anxiety; trauma, relationship\/interpersonal dynamics, conflict resolution and male developmental issues.&nbsp; I have previously worked in the field of victim advocacy and also have an extensive background in Law Enforcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe \u201cself-care\u201d is a foundational piece to any therapy intervention.&nbsp; I use a cognitive approach as a baseline, but can also develop a plan that suits your emotional, intellectual and spiritual focus to get you to the goals you have for counseling.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that a strong interaction with supportive communication is effective in helping you process the difficulty you are experiencing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your healing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEONARD V. 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