About Todd
Todd Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and trauma. He brings 20 years of practice to conversations about overwhelming feelings and difficult life moments. Todd works with respect and sensitivity in every session, aiming to make discussions straightforward and useful for daily life.
He frames difficulties as stories people carry, then looks at how those stories shape thoughts and actions.
Background and approach
That approach helps people notice patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or past hurt. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, setting boundaries, and coping with panic or workplace strain. Todd adapts talks and plans to each person’s needs.
He listens for what matters most, then suggests simple steps to try between meetings. That might include ways to manage anxiety, process grief, or approach a painful memory differently. He also supports people dealing with control issues, forgiveness, midlife shifts, or challenges tied to caregiving.
Practical tools and short experiments are used to test new ways of responding to stressors. Progress is measured in concrete changes rather than labels. Todd uses plain language and a calm style.
He encourages questions and shared decision making about goals. People who want thoughtful, steady support for heavy feelings or life transitions often find this approach helpful.
Narrative approaches and online care
The core method used is Narrative Therapy, which helps people separate themselves from the problems they face. It involves examining the stories that shape reactions and trying different ways of telling those stories to reduce fear and shame.That work is useful for trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and problems tied to attachment or abandonment. It can also help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace stress by identifying patterns and testing small behavioral changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that fit those needs. Clients decide together which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat fits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English