- Self esteem
- Depression
- Career change
About Leo
Leo Lyon is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with three years of clinical experience based in Nevada. He focuses on self esteem, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and lists life purpose among his practice areas. He speaks English and Tagalog.
He works one person at a time to uncover strengths and practical options. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what might change next. He helps people notice recurring patterns and try small, manageable steps toward clearer direction.
Leo uses a mix of approaches adapted to each person’s needs. He draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Narrative Therapy is used to look at personal stories and how they shape choice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify values and take committed action.
He frames difficulties such as emptiness, attachment issues, or life changes as problems you can work on together rather than fixed traits. He also addresses concerns linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, immigration-related stress, and communication or control problems.
Leo holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Due to paneling restrictions, he is out of network with United Health and Optum policies. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Leo integrates a few evidence-based techniques into his work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT focuses on teaching concrete skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense feelings and improve communication. Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative narratives that open up new ways of acting and deciding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small, committed actions toward those values rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings first.Finding the right mix is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which approaches to try, based on current concerns, goals, and what feels workable in everyday life. That collaboration may mean trying a skills-focused session one week and a narrative or values-based conversation the next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions. Online conversations can allow focused skill practice, values clarification, and planning practical next steps without changing daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Nevada, Idaho
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He focuses on self esteem, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and also lists life purpose among his areas.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He combines practical skill teaching with story-based work, using techniques to manage emotions and clarify values so people can try small steps forward.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience and holds a masters degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Nevada.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.