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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and EMDR
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 26 years of practice. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and related problems. He describes his work in straightforward terms and focuses on building a working relationship to address what matters now.
Andrew uses several approaches when appropriate. He draws on client-centered therapy to listen and respond to each person's experience. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also integrates EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, Gottman Method ideas for relationship work, and mindfulness practices for managing stress.
Sessions are practical and aimed at making daily life more manageable. Andrew helps people learn skills for coping with anger, sleeping problems, and mood changes. He also supports work on career stress, parenting strain, substance use concerns, and intimacy-related issues.
His background includes long experience across clinical settings in Virginia. That time has shaped a direct, problem-focused style that combines listening with active strategies. He asks questions, proposes experiments, and checks in about progress.
To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How Andrew integrates approaches in virtual care
Andrew commonly blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR when it fits a person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to someone's experience so the therapist can understand priorities and concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and test thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety or low mood active. EMDR is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and priorities shift.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of working with a licensed professional online include easier scheduling around work and family obligations, the ability to have shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. These features can make it simpler to fit regular sessions into everyday life while trying different therapeutic tools.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related problems listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach and pairs listening with active techniques like CBT, EMDR, Gottman Method concepts, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience in clinical work.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.