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Andrew Leonard

Calm guidance for life transitions and relationships

LCSW Virginia

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Andrew

Andrew Leonard is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of direct professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and depression.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and works with a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Client-Centered Therapy to build strength through empathic listening, and EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate. Andrew also integrates mindfulness practices and components of the Gottman Method when addressing relationship dynamics and communication challenges.

Clients can expect a steady, goal-focused partnership that balances practical skills with attentive listening. He brings particular attention to issues such as career strain, compassion fatigue, financial stress, mood disorders, and recovery-related goals like smoking or substance cessation.

Andrew provides services in English from his Virginia practice and supports clients through a range of therapeutic formats.

Approaches that translate to online care



Andrew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior and to practice new coping strategies for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. He also works from a Client-Centered perspective, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while they explore what matters most. For clients with trauma histories, he may integrate EMDR techniques to support processing of distressing memories in a paced way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrew aims to work with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, adapting the plan over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for fitting care into busy lives or for those who prefer remote options. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skill-building exercises, and ongoing collaboration regardless of location within Virginia, helping clients maintain continuity of care and access different modes of interaction that suit their day-to-day routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrew commonly work with?
He addresses a wide variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Andrew blends client-centered listening with practical interventions, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help clients develop skills and insight.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings and with diverse client concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice and what is his credential?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia, credential VA LCSW 0904003863.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English