Leonard Tedesco
Supportive clinical social worker guiding practical change
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Leonard
Leonard Tedesco is a New York licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He brings six years of professional experience to sessions and emphasizes clients' existing strengths when working on concerns like grief, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.
Background and approach
Leonard frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are the experts on their own lives and he provides guidance and support to move toward greater fulfillment. His practice also addresses related issues such as communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
Leonard aims to create a supportive environment where taking the first step toward change is met with respect and practical tools. He encourages clients to explore goals at a manageable pace while building skills to handle present challenges and pursue long-term well-being.
Approach and Accessibility: Online Therapy and Methods
Leonard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns to build practical coping strategies. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to support self-discovery and personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Leonard treats that choice as a collaborative process. He works with each client to explore which methods match their goals, values, and comfort level, adapting techniques as needed to address issues like relationship struggles, grief, or self-esteem.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow for consistent contact when in-person options are limited, and support ongoing skill practice between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English