Therapist profile
Andrew Leonard, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904003863
- NPI1386821197
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 26 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Sessions are practical and focused on helping people manage day-to-day problems and strong feelings.
Andrew keeps conversations direct and grounded. He aims to build a professional relationship that helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. He uses approaches that encourage clearer communication and better coping with pressure at work and home.
In sessions he may use client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes. For trauma-related issues he can use EMDR to address upsetting memories when appropriate.
He has worked across many concerns beyond anger, including addictions, grief, parenting, sleep problems, mood disorders, and career stress. He also supports people dealing with forgiveness, money worries, and midlife transitions. The focus is on concrete steps clients can take between meetings.
Andrew describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He helps people set clear goals and choose approaches that fit their needs. To start, he asks for basic information and a short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled effectively.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Andrew uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters to the client. This approach focuses on building a clear working relationship and letting the client's concerns guide the work. It is useful for sorting through anger, relationship strain, and daily stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy is another common tool he uses. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavior changes to reduce reactivity. It is practical for problems like workplace frustration, sleep disruption, and mood shifts.
EMDR is available for people with trauma-related memories that fuel strong emotional reactions. That approach works with memory processing and can reduce the intensity of disturbing recollections when it fits the client's needs.
Choosing how to work is collaborative. He helps clients decide which approach or combination feels right based on their goals, history, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder. Discuss format preferences during the matching step so sessions line up with everyday life and practical constraints.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, build up resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed among a broad set of concerns he helps people manage.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a direct, practical style that combines listening with actionable steps. Techniques include client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to change thought and behavior patterns.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 26 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience covers stress, mood concerns, addiction, and trauma-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW in Virginia and practices there. His listed credential is VA LCSW.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The site matching step will clarify how sessions are delivered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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