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Richard Leone, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Richard

Richard Leone is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He brings four years of professional experience to helping clients improve concentration, memory, motivation, and overall focus, including work related to ADHD concerns.

Background and approach

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Leone emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, framing change as a courageous process and offering steady support as clients take steps toward a more satisfying life.

His practice addresses related challenges such as guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, and questions about life purpose. He works in English and provides several online session formats to help people fit therapy into busy schedules.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Accessibility

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attention and mood-related concerns. One commonly used approach focuses on practical skills for improving attention and managing distractions, teaching strategies for organization, time management, and breaking tasks into manageable steps to support concentration and daily functioning. Another approach centers on mood and anxiety regulation, offering cognitive and behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills for stress, worry, and social anxiety.

Part of the work involves finding which methods fit best for each person, and the therapist treats that as a collaborative process. He partners with clients to test techniques, adjust plans, and prioritize goals so the approach evolves with changing needs and preferences rather than being fixed from the start.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which help make scheduling more flexible and allow consistent contact despite busy lives. These formats can support ongoing skill practice between sessions and make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Richard commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus difficulties, along with related concerns such as guilt, shame, social anxiety, and life purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's unique needs and collaborating on practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working as a clinician in New York, focusing on attention, mood, and adjustment concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York under NY LCSW 100573.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English