About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and EMDR
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 26 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, and depression. He also works with concerns like grief, addiction, parenting strain, sleep trouble, anger, and coping with life changes.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Gottman Method ideas, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on clearer communication, managing symptoms day to day, and setting realistic goals.
Andrew listens for patterns that keep problems recurring. He then suggests concrete steps - small behavior changes, communication techniques, and thought-work from CBT. For trauma-related issues he may use EMDR elements alongside calming, present-focused practices.
When relationships and parenting are the stress points, he helps people sort what they can control and what needs different boundaries or routines. For addiction and substance concerns he combines motivational interviewing ideas with goal-focused planning and relapse prevention tools.
He frames work as collaborative problem-solving rather than labels. Sessions are practical and paced to fit real life. To begin, readers should check the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship so a person can talk through problems and decide on next steps. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to sort priorities and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems looping and teaches practical skills to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit the issue and the person. That plan can change over time as progress and new needs emerge.
The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day when travel is hard or schedules are full. Some formats are better for brief check-ins and lower bandwidth, while others work well for longer, deeper work that benefits from more time. Therapists and licensed professionals can help decide which format will suit the goals and practical constraints of the client.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He works with adults facing family problems, parenting strain, and communication breakdowns. He helps people develop clearer routines and boundaries at home.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, conversation-based sessions that combine client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and mindfulness. The focus is on skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 26 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work with stress, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Virginia LCSW and practices out of Virginia. Sessions are provided by a clinician holding that credential.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That questionnaire helps match you to appropriate options.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.