Todd Leonard, LCSW

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Renew perspective, rebuild daily life

Details

Name	Todd Leonard
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Todd

Todd Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York. He has 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship problems. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Todd focuses on clear, practical conversations that move toward real change. He often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach looks at how events and relationships shape a person’s sense of self and opens space for new possibilities.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and aim to connect feelings with everyday choices. Todd works with issues like abandonment and attachment concerns, communication breakdowns, and caregiver stress. He also supports people dealing with workplace problems, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and midlife transitions.

Therapy includes attention to relationship difficulties, divorce and separation, and forgiveness when those topics are important. His style is adaptable - discussions and the plan change to fit what each person needs. He offers goal-oriented work as well as deeper narrative exploration, depending on the situation.

The approach is collaborative: client and therapist shape the focus together. People choose him when they want practical tools and new perspectives on old problems. He encourages steady progress through straightforward conversation and focused steps.

Taking the first step can be hard, and he aims to make the process manageable and clear.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Todd works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Todd directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Todd directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative approaches and online therapy options

Many of Todd's sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which helps people notice and rewrite the stories that shape their reactions and choices. That approach is useful for issues like grief, relationship patterns, identity shifts, and the lingering effects of trauma. It focuses on separating the person from the problem and naming the influences that keep old patterns in place.

Todd's work is conversational and collaborative. He will help clients figure out whether narrative exploration, goal-oriented tasks, or a mix of both fits best. Together they set the pace and choose techniques that match the client's needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person conversation and works well for visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer typing. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and for matching a style that helps each person stay engaged and progress.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does Todd help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment concerns, panic, workplace stress, and communication problems.

What is the general approach in sessions?

Todd uses Narrative Therapy and conversational techniques to look at the stories people tell about their lives. Sessions aim to reframe those stories and identify small, actionable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience informs his practical and narrative-based approach to therapy.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. His practice is based in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts clients from other countries for online work.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range lets people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription 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 the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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