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Leon Dickinson

Practical, collaborative care for stress and trauma

LMHC New York

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

Leon Dickinson is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience, he draws on practical therapeutic approaches to support clients working through communication problems, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and other related concerns. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer goals.

Leon combines client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques to help people identify patterns, test new ways of responding, and build skills for everyday challenges. He also integrates solution-focused strategies to help clients notice progress and develop concrete steps forward.

Leon’s background includes ongoing work with agricultural communities and a part-time role with Cornell University programs that serve individuals and families in farming. That experience informs his practical, straightforward style and his emphasis on collaboration and empowerment as clients pursue a more fulfilling life.

How Leon’s Approaches Work Online

Leon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and social phobia. He also employs Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore feelings and build trust in the therapeutic relationship. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, achievable goals and to highlight small changes that lead to progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leon works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to provide feedback so the plan stays practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and accessibility. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and practice skills between appointments with different modes of communication available.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leon commonly address in sessions?
His practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and anger, with additional attention to communication problems, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and phobia.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to support skill-building, insight, and practical steps toward change.
How long has he been practicing therapy?
He brings 15 years of professional experience working with clients across the concerns listed in his profile.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York; his license is listed as NY LMHC 000860.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for his sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English