About Leonard
Leonard Tedesco is a licensed social worker in New York who helps people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low mood, or trouble with relationships. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive so people can start moving toward clearer goals and more confidence. He focuses on listening closely to each person's story and building on their existing strengths.
Sessions center on what matters most to the client and on practical steps that can be tried between meetings.
How Leonard works
Leonard uses straightforward methods to break down problems and test small changes that can reduce anxiety and lift motivation. His approach blends client-centered care with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy. That means he makes space for the client's perspective while also helping identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going.
Together, client and therapist set realistic goals and track progress over time. Leonard has six years of professional experience working with stress, depression, self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. He also helps people with communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
His background supports a practical, empathetic style that aims to make therapy useful in daily life. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online or by phone. Leonard emphasizes collaboration and steady steps so people can rebuild confidence and move toward the life they want.
Leonard lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Leonard works with
The areas below are the ones Leonard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Leonard uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions start by hearing the client's perspective and building on their strengths. This approach helps people feel understood and guides the pace and topics of the work based on their priorities.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts and behaviors contribute to stress and low mood. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying specific exercises to change reactions and improve daily functioning.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. Leonard will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Many people blend elements of both approaches so the work fits their life and moves at a comfortable speed.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different routines. Video works well for longer, face-to-face conversations. Phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, quick coping ideas, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to connect consistently and adjust how you meet as needs change.
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