Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Richard Leone, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100573
- NPI
- 1235894783
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Richard 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 management
- ADHD focus support
- Depression and mood
About Richard
Richard Leone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with four years of professional experience. He focuses on everyday stresses people face, including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related concentration concerns, and managing life changes.
He helps people who are struggling with motivation, confidence, and social anxiety. He also addresses guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Paragraph conversations are direct and aim to clarify what feels most difficult right now.
In sessions he listens for patterns that affect daily routine and functioning. He works with clients to set small, practical goals and to build habits that fit into normal life. Discussions often include strategies for focus, memory, and managing overwhelming thoughts.
Richard describes his role as supportive and respectful. He adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using a single formula. This includes breaking larger problems into manageable steps and checking progress regularly.
His background includes four years of clinical work in New York. People can expect straightforward conversations about challenges and practical steps to try between sessions. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before booking.
BHow sessions work
Approaches Richard Uses and Online Sessions
Richard describes his methods as evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One common approach focuses on behavior-based strategies that identify small actions to improve concentration, mood, and daily routines. These help with ADHD-related focus issues and motivation by building repeatable habits.Another approach emphasizes learning short cognitive tools to manage anxiety and negative self-talk. These tools help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try alternative actions that reduce avoidance and social anxiety over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will review a client’s goals, daily challenges, and preferences and then try approaches that seem to fit. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a person work with a licensed professional from their usual routines while testing tools between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He keeps conversations practical and goal oriented. Sessions break problems into small steps and focus on everyday strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working 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