Andrew Leonard

Andrew Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He brings practical support for everyday problems like sleep struggles, parenting strain, and career crossroads. Clients find simple, clear guidance rather than jargon-filled talk. With 26 years of experience, Andrew focuses on making therapy straightforward and useful. He listens first, then works with each person to find what helps most in their life. He draws on several approaches to match responses to specific needs rather than using one fixed method. Andrew uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also employs cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. For trauma-related concerns he integrates EMDR when appropriate, alongside mindfulness to help people calm intense emotions. His practice includes support for addiction, grief, compassion fatigue, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with significant life changes. He also addresses money and career worries, communication problems, and issues around intimacy and self-worth. Andrew works from Virginia and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and priorities. Online sessions let the therapist follow what matters most and adjust pace and focus in real time. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through decisions, parenting stress, or career concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT can include homework, brief skill practice between meetings, and structured problem solving to address anxiety, mood, or sleep problems.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related symptoms and aims to reduce distress tied to painful memories. When EMDR is part of care the therapist explains how sessions proceed and works collaboratively to pace the work based on each person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and comfort level. Sessions often mix methods and change over time as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and how sessions can best fit into a daily routine.