About Me

I am Dr. Laura Leonardi, a psychologist experienced in anxiety and depression and passionate about overall health and wellness.

Registered with the Order of Psychologists of Emilia-Romagna

Why I Chose to Become a Psychologist

I chose this profession because, like every human being, I have gone through very difficult times in my life and only later realized how much it would have helped me to have someone who could guide me professionally. To be honest, I was suffering but I didn’t realize I was suffering so much that I needed help. I thought I had to manage on my own. Only once I got through it did I realize I had unnecessarily prolonged my suffering. So, if I am here today, it is to be that gentle and steady voice that we so often do not hear when we are closed off in our pain, and which is instead the way to return (or begin) to feel well.

What I Can Offer

I am here to offer listening and tools to help you live the life you truly want.

My Passions

At a certain point, I asked myself: why do people sometimes suffer so much? What can help them feel better, to live a happier life?
I found many answers to this question, but the one that most sparked my interest was: lifestyle. Yes, because I discovered that our lifestyle (how much physical activity we do, what we eat, how we sleep, whether we have the habit of drinking alcohol and/or smoking, or practicing mindfulness) has a significant and direct impact on our mental health, as well as our physical health, of course. And the two often go hand in hand. A huge amount of scientific research has shown the reciprocal influence that mental and physical health have on each other. In fact, they are based on the same principles and physiology, so they are, in a sense, the same thing. And the good news is that yes, lifestyle is always modifiable, so our mental and physical health is in our hands. Difficult, of course, but I am here precisely to help you on this journey of change.
Lifestyle is the most powerful prevention tool and the main predictive factor for lasting mental and physical health.

Education

I graduated with honors in Psychological Sciences and Techniques from the University of Trento and subsequently obtained a master's degree in Body and Mind Sciences from the University of Turin, with a grade of 110/110.

I enriched my education with a mindfulness course for healthcare professionals and a Level I Master's degree “MindToMove”, dedicated to psycho-physical well-being through lifestyle changes, at the University of Turin.

I am currently attending the “Studi Cognitivi” School of Specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, with the aim of deepening my skills and consolidating my professional growth.