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Clinton Leonard

Clinton Leonard, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW16100
NPI
1275348104
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

These details come from information Clinton 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

  • CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Clinton

Clinton Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, substance use issues, and end-of-life counseling.

Clinton uses practical conversation and problem-solving in sessions. He listens to what is most pressing and helps break problems into small steps. Sessions typically include goal setting, skills practice, and checking what is working between meetings.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide his work. Those approaches lead to concrete strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts, increasing motivation, and finding short-term solutions that feel doable.

Clients can expect straightforward discussion about current stressors and impulses, with attention to mood, panic symptoms, and compulsive behavior when these are present. He also addresses isolation, life purpose, and building self-love through focused exercises and homework tasks.

Clinton aims to be practical and direct in sessions. He helps people plan steps to manage cravings, grief reactions, or anxiety episodes. For parents or caregivers feeling overwhelmed, he outlines small changes to reduce daily strain and improve communication.

To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Clinton practices in Florida and provides services in English.

BHow sessions work

How Clinton Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Clinton commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical steps and short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen personal reasons for change. That approach is helpful for substance use, motivation problems, and when someone wants to build momentum toward a goal.

Finding the right approach happens together. Clinton will talk with a person about their goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what works. Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear, achievable steps rather than abstract talk.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Clinton structures online work around goal-setting, skills practice, and follow-up so progress can be tracked between meetings.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also focuses on caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical conversation, goal setting, and skills practice, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and behavior concerns.

Is he a licensed clinician in the United States?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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