- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- CBT and client-centered
About Leon
Leon Dickinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are conducted in English and he maintains a part-time role supporting agricultural communities with Cornell University programs.
Leon grew up on a dairy farm in New York, and that background informs his practical style. He focuses on clear, direct conversations and helps people name what’s worrying them. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that increase worry and to test small changes in behavior.
He also draws on client-centered methods, which emphasize listening and following the person’s priorities in the room. Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want concrete steps and quick strategies to address immediate problems. The combined approach aims to balance short-term relief with longer term shifts in thinking and behavior.
In sessions Leon invites honest talk about what’s happening day to day. He works on communication skills, strategies to manage anger, and ways to reduce the impact of past trauma. For people who find social situations hard, he helps break down feared moments into manageable steps and practiceable skills.
To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Leon’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns. Online, this means sessions begin with open questions and reflections so the client decides what to work on most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses clear exercises to test new behaviors and reduce anxiety symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on brief, practical steps and goal-setting to create immediate, measurable change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Leon will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean starting with a few CBT techniques to manage acute anxiety, then shifting to solution-focused actions for everyday challenges while keeping client-centered discussions as the backbone of sessions.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their normal settings and bring real-life situations into session conversations for direct feedback and planning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leon work with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns, and solution-focused steps for immediate problems.
How much experience does he have?
Leon has 15 years of professional experience working with clients in New York and related programs.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and is based in New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.