Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leon
Leon Dickinson is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma, and anger. He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way so someone worried or overwhelmed can talk without judgment. Sessions aim to identify practical steps people can try between meetings.
Leon grew up on a dairy farm in New York and brings that background into his grounded style. He also spends part of his time working with a program connected to Cornell University that supports people involved in agriculture.
Background and approach
That experience has informed his understanding of work-related stress and community pressures. He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small, concrete changes. In sessions he listens first, then helps set goals and experiment with new habits.
Many conversations focus on communication skills, managing intense reactions, and practical tools for day-to-day life. Leon has 15 years of experience as a mental health professional and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC. He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative approach that balances empathy with clear, doable strategies. He encourages steady progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working.
What Leon works with
Everything Leon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Leon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Leon’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding how you see things. Leon uses it to create an unhurried space where people can speak honestly and feel heard, which helps with stress, relationship concerns, and trauma-related issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Leon uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thinking, test new ideas, and practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and anger over time.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and practical steps. This approach is useful when someone wants fast, actionable strategies to handle communication problems or immediate conflicts.
Choosing the best approach is a joint process. Leon will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. He adjusts the plan as you learn what works and what doesn’t, so the work stays relevant to your everyday life.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls let you cover deeper material with face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are handy for brief updates, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and help people stay consistent with their work.
Questions people ask about Leon
What concerns does Leon commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also focuses on communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Leon uses a straightforward, listening-first approach. He combines empathy with practical steps so people can try changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience includes work connected to agricultural communities.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or 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.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.