About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 26 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship and family challenges, and cope with depression. He approaches sessions in a straightforward, respectful way aimed at making small changes that matter.
In the first sessions he listens to what matters most to each person. He helps clients set clear, practical goals and picks tools that fit their life.
Background and approach
That can mean learning ways to handle strong emotions, changing habits that get in the way, or practicing new ways to talk with others. Andrew uses several approaches depending on the need. He draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the person.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new responses. For people affected by past trauma he may introduce EMDR-informed work to address traumatic memories. His practice also includes methods from the Gottman Method to address intimacy and communication concerns, and mindfulness practices to help with stress and sleep.
Sessions can address a wide range of life issues including grief, addiction, career questions, anger, and parenting strain. Andrew aims to build a calm, direct space so people can try things out and adjust as needed. He speaks English and offers therapy to people in Virginia.
The focus is on practical steps and steady progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-first approach. It helps people feel heard and guides the conversation toward goals they choose, which can be useful for anxiety, relationship stress, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. It works well for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep issues, and behavior change because it emphasizes practical skills and homework tasks.The right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. Andrew will talk about goals, try methods that make sense for the issue, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. That collaborative process keeps work focused and relevant to each person's daily life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a longer discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, between-session support, or practicing new skills in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between visits.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
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