- Client-centered
- Goal focused
- Down-to-earth
About Leon
Leon Dickinson is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tension, trauma, and anger. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable. He creates a calm setting where people can name what’s hard and talk it through without judgment.
He combines straightforward conversation with practical strategies from client-centered work and structured approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life. Leon draws on 15 years of experience to match techniques to each person’s situation.
Raised on a dairy farm in New York, he also spends part of his time working with a Cornell University program that supports people in agriculture. That background informs his practical, down-to-earth style and his sensitivity to stressors that affect rural life and family roles.
In sessions, he listens for what matters most and helps people build skills for better communication and emotional regulation. He uses exercises and homework when they help, and keeps conversations centered on immediate problems and realistic solutions.
Leon encourages people to take small, steady steps toward a more fulfilling life. He supports clients as they try new ways of relating, manage past trauma, and reduce anxiety. To start, he asks people to describe their priorities so sessions can focus on what will make the biggest difference.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarify their own goals so they can make changes that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical short-term goals and small, doable steps to move toward preferred outcomes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. If something doesn’t fit, he adjusts the plan so sessions stay useful and practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools between sessions, such as worksheets or brief exercises, to reinforce progress. He aims to help clients build skills they can use in everyday situations and to shape sessions around what will be most helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He regularly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also focuses on communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general therapy style like?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and combines listening with practical strategies. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps to improve day-to-day life.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of professional experience to his work and uses that background to tailor approaches to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.