- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Self esteem support
About Richard
Richard Leone is an LCSW licensed in New York with four years of professional experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, attention concerns such as ADHD, and difficulties around motivation and concentration.
He focuses on practical conversations that address daily struggles. Sessions cover things like confidence in social settings, handling shame or guilt, planning for life changes, and managing symptoms that get in the way of work or relationships. He talks through concrete steps and coping strategies rather than only theory.
Richard adapts how he talks and plans treatment to each person’s needs. He pays attention to what is working and adjusts the focus as problems change. That can mean shorter skill-building exercises or longer discussion about values and purpose.
People who want help improving focus or making small behavior changes will find sessions aimed at real-world problems. He often breaks down larger goals into manageable steps and checks progress over time.
The work is collaborative and practical. Sessions include goal-setting, skill practice, and regular review of how strategies fit into everyday life. This approach is intended to help people build routines and supports that make daily tasks easier.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Richard works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or self-criticism, and they are often used to reduce avoidance in social situations. Skills-based strategies focus on building attention, planning, and small behavior changes to improve day-to-day functioning for people with concentration or motivation problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find methods that fit a person’s habits and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer flexibility around work or family schedules. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to focus on consistent practice of skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related concentration issues, guilt and shame, life purpose concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversations to develop skills and workable plans for everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.