Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Andrew Leonard, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904003863
- NPI
- 1386821197
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Andrew supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- Addiction support
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 26 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and depression. He also helps with trauma, grief, addiction issues, and problems with sleep and anger.
Andrew focuses on practical steps in sessions. He listens to what is happening now, then helps people identify small changes they can try. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to address unhelpful thinking and daily habits.
He also brings client-centered methods that keep the person's priorities central. That means sessions are guided by what the person wants to work on, whether it is parenting strain, career stress, or navigating a midlife shift. For relationship concerns he draws on approaches that focus on communication and interaction patterns.
Andrew has supported people through addictions, including smoking or vaping cessation and drug or alcohol problems. He works with mood concerns such as bipolar and general mood disorders, and with people managing feelings of emptiness, self-harm thoughts, or low self-regard. He also addresses financial stress and the pressure it brings.
Sessions are practical and grounded in everyday life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Andrew practices in Virginia as an LCSW and conducts work in English.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Andrew commonly integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on what the person wants to address and guides the conversation around their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to improve mood and daily functioning.He also uses EMDR for people processing trauma and distressing memories. EMDR involves guided attention and structured recollection to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms when appropriate.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to emphasize cognitive tools, mindfulness practices, EMDR work, or a mix of methods based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss format preferences and scheduling during the initial matching and first session to find a practical way to work together.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and related concerns.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness. He adapts practical techniques to the issue at hand.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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. More crisis numbers