- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness tools
- CBT strategies
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and depression. He emphasizes building a trusting relationship as the first step toward making change.
With 26 years of experience, Andrew brings steady, practical support to each session. He listens for the patterns that keep people stuck and works with them to try simple, doable changes. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, whether that is coping with grief, managing mood shifts, or addressing addictions.
Andrew uses a mix of familiar therapeutic approaches to match the client and the problem. He draws on client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in the person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people try different thoughts and behaviors, and employs mindfulness practices to reduce tension and increase awareness.
He also has experience with trauma-related concerns and grief, and uses targeted methods when past events continue to cause distress. He supports people facing life transitions such as midlife shifts, career changes, and struggles with purpose. Andrew also addresses money and financial issues as part of broader life stressors.
Andrew encourages straightforward, compassionate work. He asks practical questions, sets concrete goals, and checks in on progress. To start, he suggests using the site's matching process so people can schedule a time that fits their needs.
How his therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions can mirror that process by giving space to tell the story, identify priorities, and set personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior and try small experiments to change them; that work often includes short exercises and homework that transfer easily to remote sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events keep causing distress; it involves structured processing of memories and can be discussed with a therapist to see if it fits.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. Andrew will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, then recommend methods to try. He adjusts the plan as progress is made and keeps the work practical and goal-oriented.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide how to apply these approaches in ways that fit day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrew help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a range of related concerns including money and financial issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Andrew takes a practical, person-focused approach. He listens closely, sets clear goals, and uses client-centered conversation alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience working with individuals on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transition issues.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Virginia and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.