About Richard
Richard Leone is a New York licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He works with individuals who struggle with focus and attention, including concerns related to ADHD. He speaks English and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for conversation.
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce worry, and boost motivation.
Background and approach
He also addresses feelings of guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia. Richard has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in New York. He combines that background with a focus on helping people strengthen daily routines, improve concentration, and cope with major life changes.
He explains options plainly and works at a pace that fits each person. In session he listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. People can expect clear suggestions for coping skills and ways to build confidence over time.
The approach is practical and adaptable to what the client needs on any given day. To begin, Richard asks about the current struggle and what success would look like. From there he and the client choose steps that feel manageable.
He emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies to make everyday life easier.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day thinking and behavior. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and replace them with more realistic alternatives to reduce worry and low mood. This method is useful for anxiety, social fears, and depression.Another frequently used approach focuses on building practical routines and skills to improve focus, memory, and day-to-day functioning. It breaks tasks into small steps, teaches planning and concentration strategies, and helps people track progress over time. That work often helps with attention struggles and motivation challenges.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. He works with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and daily life. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and richer interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English