- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Leon
Leon Dickinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of professional experience. He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at reducing unhelpful patterns and improving day-to-day coping.
Leon grew up on a dairy farm in New York and still does some work connected to agriculture. He also works part time with a program linked to Cornell University that supports people connected to farming. That background shapes a down-to-earth style and an emphasis on clear, usable strategies.
In sessions he focuses on listening first, then on small changes that make life more manageable. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety active.
Lean, solution-focused steps are part of his approach when clients want quicker practical shifts. He helps people practice different responses to frustration, repair communication, and lower the frequency of heated moments. Homework tends to be simple and tied to daily life.
People who prefer an unvarnished, practical conversation about anger and stress may find his style useful. He keeps explanations plain and focuses on skills people can use right away.
How his approaches work and what to expect online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's concerns and priorities. It means the therapist listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client, helping them name what they want to change and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep anger and anxiety going. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to practice different reactions in everyday situations.
Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, manageable changes and practical strategies. It helps people identify what works, build on strengths, and try short experiments between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and choose methods together with the client based on goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let people try out skills in the situations they live with and bring those experiences back into sessions for problem solving.
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 he address related to anger?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Communication problems and post-traumatic stress are also listed areas of focus.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first and uses plain, practical methods. His work combines Client-Centered listening with CBT and solution-focused steps.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor in New York.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.