Andrew Leonard

Andrew Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and depression. He brings a steady, practical approach to sessions and focuses on building a reliable working relationship from the start. His name appears here so readers know who will welcome them when they begin.

With 26 years of experience, Andrew draws on straightforward methods that people can use right away. He listens for what matters most to each person, then works with them to set realistic steps toward change. Sessions focus on skills for coping, clearer communication, and handling intense feelings like anger or grief.

Andrew uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new responses. He also includes approaches for processing trauma when that is part of the story. The goal is to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning, one step at a time.

Many people come to address relationship strain, parenting challenges, substance use, or career stress. He also supports those facing midlife questions, burnout, or struggles with self-worth. Andrew pays attention to practical barriers so plans fit into real life.

People who choose him can expect a calm, collaborative session. He helps clients set clear goals and reviews progress regularly. Readers in Virginia who prefer English will find his practice aligns with those preferences.

Approaches that translate to online work

Andrew commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the person so they can explore feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

He also draws on EMDR when trauma processing is needed; that approach helps people process distressing memories and reduce their intensity. Each approach targets different goals - skills and behavior change, emotional processing, or deeper trauma work - and they can be combined based on the issue at hand.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review the client's history, goals, and preferences and recommend what to try first. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change if something is not working.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for focused check-ins during a break. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your daily life.