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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York, with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University Teachers College. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and compassion, while also being direct and giving the gentle challenges that are sometimes needed. I believe in creating a safe space where you can explore all parts of yourself, even those that are difficult. Together, we will work to help you connect with your true self in order build the life and relationships you want.

Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to do it alone. I truly believe that vulnerability is a strength—it’s often where real growth begins. Everyone comes in with their own story, goals, and hopes, and I take that seriously. In our work together, you won’t just be “a client”—you’ll be an active part of the process. We’ll work side by side to better understand what you’re going through, build on your strengths, and move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest with yourself, explore what’s been holding you back, and discover what’s possible when you start showing up for yourself in new ways.

I’m glad you’re here! It’s a brave step to reach out. It is my hope that you feel welcomed by me, no matter where you may be in your life. It may feel scary or intimidating to begin therapy. My top priority is making it a comfortable, trusting, and safe experience for you. I treat overwhelmed and overburdened mothers, women of all ages, and young adults.

We often underestimate past experiences' effect on our personality, self-image, and current relational patterns. Together, we will bridge gaps between the past and present and identify the patterns of behavior, coping, and interpersonal functioning that no longer serve you. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, empathic, and candid, with humoristic relief.

Dr. Pierre Leon is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at InterRemedies Healthcare Systems providing care in the states of NY, NJ, and FL- both in English and Spanish. Dr. Leon's pedagogy revolves around integrated care that attends to not only the psychological needs, but also an individuals' biological and sociological needs.

Hi there and welcome!

My priority is supporting clients on their journeys towards personal healing & growth.

In 2010, I received my MSW/LMSW. While doing outpatient clinical work at the NYC non-profit agency JBFCS, I became an LCSW. In 2016, I began to establish my private psychotherapy practice, focusing on young and professional adults presenting with a broad variety of life challenges.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping adults break free from long-standing emotional and relational patterns that keep them stuck in anxiety, disconnection, or self-doubt. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens not just through insight, but through learning how to feel safe, regulated, and connected both within yourself and in relationship with others.

I earned My Master’s degree in Social Work and is clinically trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS – Level 1), EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic-Based Practices, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Psychedelics Integration, and Narrative Therapy. I integrate trauma-informed, nervous-system-focused approaches to help clients move beyond coping and into meaningful, embodied change. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct, supporting clients in developing self-trust while gently challenging patterns that no longer serve them.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked extensively in the health and wellness field, including roles in movement, bodywork, and mind-body practices. This background strongly informs my holistic approach to therapy and understanding of how emotional experiences are stored and expressed in the body. I pay close attention to how stress, trauma, and attachment wounds show up not just in thoughts, but in physical sensations, behaviors, and relationship dynamics.

In therapy, I help clients build emotional resilience, strengthen communication skills, and develop the capacity to stay grounded during uncomfortable or vulnerable moments. My goal is not to “fix” clients, but to help them understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create relationships and lives that feel aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years ranging from child welfare to end of life, and many things in between. If you are ready to face challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, end of life issues and/or chronic illness with a therapist who will listen, validate you and your feelings and encourage personal growth in all aspects of your life, lets schedule a time to meet.