Andrew Leonard
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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About Andrew
I am licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & depression. I believe that forming a relationship with a professional is the first step in taking the journey to a better life . I would be honored to assist you on your journey.
What Andrew helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
How Andrew works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Very thoughtful and offers outside perspective of things”
- “5 star service”
- “I appreciate all the help. He is very patient with me because my life is a little chaotic and I don’t always schedule appts like I should. He checks in makes sure I am on track.”
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- “Andrew Leonard is a compassionate, careful, and attentive therapist. His questions help guide - but not control - the process of discovery and insight. His demeanor is balanced, courteous and engaging. Definitely a great therapist for my age demographic (I'm 66)”
- “Doc Leonard has helped me to focus on the important things in my relationship.”
- “Straight talk here...I am a person who needs to talk my issues out. Generally to exhaustion! Leonard listens. Chimes in and often keeps me on track. This is healing for me...he is perfect”
- “Great person. Very down to earth and humble”
- “Five stars”
- “It being my first time seeing a therapist, I was somewhat nervous of what to expect. However, it was so easy to talk to Andrew. Great listening skills, insightful feedback, and the questions he asks prompt much needed self-reflection. I ended every session feeling a a sense of relief and could breathe much easier. Thankful to have been matched with him.”
- “Great therapist. Understood my concerns and ways to improve and build a more positive mental conversation with myself. Continues to listen and support my goals.”
- “Really cares about his clients. Stays on top the conversation . Always eager to listen or talk”
- “Andrew is just down-to-earth. You want to sit there and talk crochet while drinking fancy tea,<br /> ? yes. And you don’t even feel dumb about it. Compassionate, open-minded, Highly recommend - the tea is my thing, not his. Doesn’t matter. He’s fantastic”
- “Listening is a skill...I personally just need an ear...so this is perfect”
- “He’s really attentive.”
- “I really like Mr. Leonard. I feel fortunate to have been matched with him. I feel comfortable sharing and discussing things with him. He listens and seems kind and caring.”
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