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Leon Tsao

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Anxiety, OCD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Leon! My client base is diverse in needs, though I often work with clients with difficulties with self-esteem, confidence, and interaction with others. My clients include but are not limited to those with depression, anxiety, bipolar and borderline personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, and existential and relationship concerns. I specialize in ADHD and social anxiety. I am a licensed psychotherapist, supervisor, certified life coach, and a TEDx Speaker.

My approach to therapy

When in the midst of the challenges of life, it can seem the way forward is cloudy and uncertain. I collaborate with you to build a map of your own individual way of working and strengthen your ability to navigate it to find your way forward. Using a holistic blend of deep emotional processing, insight, & practical skill-building, we will find out how you individually work and create the best-functioning and realized "You". I use CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based therapies.

What you can expect from me

When working with me you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment for you to express yourself and your challenges. We will identify and clarify patterns that do not work for you anymore, and use effective evidence-based approaches to address them. As every individual is different, I adjust my approach based on personal needs and the problems to address. It takes courage to be here, and I will support you on your journey every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Man
  • My style is
    Holistic, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at College of Staten Island
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Jungian, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Behavior Management, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavioral Activation (BA), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English