Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Leonard Lewandowski, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC04534400
- NPI
- 1427760180
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Leonard 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.
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- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Leonard
Leonard Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also addresses addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, depression, and parenting concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical support. He uses plain language to talk through problems and to set small, doable goals. Sessions are focused on what is happening now and what can change next.
Over three decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns including blended family issues, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues. He also addresses money and financial worries, midlife transitions, impulsivity, and mood disorders.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. That means he pays attention to current thinking and behavior patterns, while also looking at background and meaning when useful. Therapy blends short-term skills with deeper reflection depending on the person’s needs.
He encourages a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. If someone wants practical coaching around career or wants help managing anxiety and sleep, sessions aim for clear steps and measurable changes. To get started, prospective clients are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on clear, respectful conversation. The therapist follows the person’s concerns and priorities, helping them name problems and choose next steps. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors into practical parts. Sessions often include specific exercises and habits to try between meetings. This method helps with anxiety, sleep issues, mood, and anger by creating measurable changes.
Psychodynamic ideas look at how past patterns affect current reactions. This can clarify recurring relationship or career problems and deepen understanding of long-standing feelings. Used selectively, it complements skills-based work.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend a mix of methods. Clients and therapist make that choice collaboratively and can adjust it over time.
Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how meetings are delivered. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and the types of sessions you prefer.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career problems, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships, sleep, anger, and depression among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools and psychodynamic thinking to address both present problems and underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and works with people linked to that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when you begin the process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
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