About Leo
Leo Yates is a Maryland-based therapist with 13 years of experience helping people through hard moments. He holds an MD and an LCPC and focuses on practical, steady support for anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. He creates a calm space where people can talk things through without judgment.
His work often centers on communication problems and caregiver stress. He helps people sort out control issues and the heavy feelings that come with guilt and shame.
Background and approach
He also supports clients who are exploring life purpose and meaning after loss or change. Leo offers an approach that is inclusive and affirming of diverse identities, including LGBT concerns. He is comfortable including faith-based perspectives when clients want that to be part of the conversation.
Sessions are aimed at helping people build skills and find clearer ways forward. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Leo prefers a collaborative style - he listens first, then suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
The work tends to focus on small, doable changes that add up over time. Sessions are available in English and American Sign Language, and he accepts international clients. People who want to start are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Two helpful evidence-based approaches he uses are trauma-informed techniques and skills-based counseling. Trauma-informed work focuses on understanding how past hurts affect current reactions and on building safety and coping skills. Skills-based counseling teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, improving communication, and handling caregiver stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will listen to your goals and preferences, then try methods that match your needs. If something isn’t working, he adjusts the plan so the work fits you rather than the other way around.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit in a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language