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Todd Leonard

Todd Leonard, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and relationship concerns

New York

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 079254
NPI
1982945713
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Men's issues

About Todd

Todd Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 20 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Todd uses clear, conversational talk in sessions. He listens to the story a person brings and looks for patterns that shape how they see themselves. He helps people rewrite difficult parts of their story so those parts have less control over daily life.

Narrative Therapy is a central approach he uses. That means he and the client look at problems as separate from the person and examine how life events and relationships influence what someone tells themselves. This approach can be useful for relationship strain, panic, trauma responses, and workplace stress.

In practical terms Todd focuses on small, manageable changes. Sessions include talking through recent events, reviewing reactions, and trying out different ways of responding. He pays attention to communication problems, control issues, and patterns linked to abandonment or attachment concerns.

Todd works with men’s issues, midlife transitions, divorce and separation, and forgiveness as part of broader clinical concerns. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. He practices from New York and draws on two decades of experience to help people navigate tough moments.

Narrative approaches and working online

When working remotely Todd uses Narrative Therapy as a foundation. Narrative Therapy involves mapping the stories a person uses to explain their feelings and actions, then looking for alternative stories that reduce the power of distressing events. This approach can help with social anxiety and phobia by separating anxious moments from a person's core identity and by identifying patterns that keep anxiety active.

He focuses on clear conversation and collaborative planning. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques fit best with the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Figuring out which approach helps most is part of the early sessions, and adjustments are made along the way based on the client's experience.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also support shorter follow-ups when a quick review is needed or a longer session when deeper work is necessary.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Narrative Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like panic, attachment concerns, and workplace issues.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses Narrative Therapy to separate the person from the problem and to reframe the stories that shape behavior and relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before completing booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling a session?

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