- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping tools
- Relationship support
About Andrew
Andrew Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 26 years of experience. He focuses on sleep and rest concerns along with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and family struggles. He aims to build a strong working relationship so people feel understood before any therapeutic steps begin.
He listens first and then helps set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and practical, with tools people can try between meetings. Andrew draws on approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and elements of the Gottman Method to address specific problems that come up.
His background includes long-term practice in clinical social work across a range of life challenges. That experience informs how he stays flexible with each person’s pace and needs. He emphasizes simple strategies for stress, grief, sleep problems, and coping with major life changes.
When sleep or rest are the focus, Andrew looks at routines, stressors, and unhelpful thinking that can keep people awake. He combines short practical exercises with conversation to reduce nighttime worry and improve daytime functioning. Progress is tracked in small steps so adjustments can be made.
People who choose to work with him should expect a collaborative tone. He helps people identify useful changes, practice new skills, and notice what’s working. The aim is steadier sleep, clearer thinking, and more manageable day-to-day living.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and preferences, giving them space to describe sleep problems, stress, and what matters most. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps set goals that feel relevant.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and habits affect sleep and mood. It uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and to build new bedtime routines or daytime habits that support rest.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used when past events or trauma are keeping someone stuck and affecting sleep. It works by processing those memories so they have less hold over current feelings and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is seen.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a work break, fewer commutes, or a session without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can match timing and frequency to what helps someone practice new skills and improve sleep and daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to sleep?
He helps with sleeping and rest problems along with stress, anxiety, and nighttime worry that interfere with sleep.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered approach and adds practical techniques tailored to each person.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 26 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with a wide range of life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a LCSW licensed in Virginia and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.