Leonard Tedesco, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 6 years in practice

Leonard Tedesco welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship conflict.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 100669 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1528550589 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Leonard

Leonard Tedesco welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship conflict. He introduces a calm, straightforward way to work through painful feelings and build more confidence. Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in New York with six years of clinical experience.

He starts by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths already present. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life.

Background and approach

That might mean trying small behavior changes, testing new ways of talking with others, or working on self-kindness and letting go of shame. Leonard uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop clearer, more useful responses.

Both approaches aim to reduce distress and improve coping in everyday situations. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. He also helps people who want better communication, struggle with control, or are working through guilt and forgiveness.

Leonard frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients steer the goals. Practical tools, short-term goals, and steady support are typical in his work. Leonard encourages realistic changes that fit a busy life and builds on small successes to create lasting shifts.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Leonard names

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Online support

How Leonard Brings Therapy Online with Practical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard. It involves active listening, reflecting what a person says, and helping them discover their own answers. This approach helps when someone needs a compassionate place to process grief, relationship strain, or low self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches simple exercises to test negative beliefs and try different actions, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leonard collaborates with each person to set goals and then adapts methods based on what feels useful. The plan can shift as needs and progress become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a lunch break or commute. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leonard help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He blends a client-centered, listening approach with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on real-life tools and small changes.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges. He emphasizes building on each person's existing strengths.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a New York licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from New York.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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