About

Leon is a Clinical Social Worker and has been in the field for 24 years. He is a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and is a Certified Group Therapist. In his work with clients he uses empirical research and structural self-management to help them improve their communication skills and relationships with others. He has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with emotional regulation anger management, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Leon is Gottman informed and uses a variety of techniques when working with couples to improve understanding and communication. He is a registered social work supervisor and provides individual and group supervision for licensure.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Couples

Education

  • University of Maryland, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW-C 13442 Verify MD
LCSW-C 23184 Verify CA

Practice Locations

6238 Montrose Rd

Rockville, MD 20852-4119

Phone Number: (240) 813-0592

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