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Online therapist

Leon Dickinson

Practical, steady support for family and stress issues

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Leon

Leon Dickinson works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, trauma, and anger. He makes room for honest conversation and practical problem solving. A worried parent will find clear, calm guidance and straightforward steps to try at home.

Leon is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - based in New York with 15 years of experience. He grew up on a dairy farm in New York and still spends some time working with a Cornell University program that supports people and families in agriculture.

Background and approach

That background shapes a direct, down-to-earth style in sessions. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding what helps in day-to-day life. Leon uses Client-Centered methods to follow the person rather than force a plan.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that fuel worry and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. In practical terms he helps people sort communication problems, work through post-traumatic stress, and reduce social anxiety or phobia symptoms. He invites clients to try small changes between sessions and checks how those changes feel.

Therapy with Leon aims to be collaborative and straightforward. He supports clients as they build skills and make decisions that fit their lives, with attention to family dynamics when those issues come up.

How Leon’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy is about following the person and making space for what matters most. Leon listens carefully and shapes sessions around each person’s needs to help them speak freely and decide their next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT with Leon can help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for stress, anxiety, and social fears.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete goals. Sessions aim to pin down useful changes that can start right away and be tested between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leon will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible. These formats let people fit sessions around busy schedules, use short check-ins when helpful, and keep work moving forward even when life is hectic. Online care supports steady progress and practical skill-building without added travel time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leon typically address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also focuses on communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He prioritizes listening and building a nonjudgmental space. Techniques include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused goal work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals and families. Part of his work also involves a program connected to Cornell University supporting agricultural communities.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - with license NY LMHC 000860 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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