Leon Monroe

LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP, ADHD-CCSP • Clinical Director, ASD Specialist, Anxiety Treatment Specialist, ADHD Specialist

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About

Leon Monroe, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP, ADHD-CCSP, is Clinical Director, ASD Specialist, Anxiety Treatment Specialist, ADHD Specialist and brings over two decades of clinical experience specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). He works with children, teens, adults, families, and couples.

He is trained in DBT, CBT, ACT, ABA, and Exposure Therapy for OCD and phobias, and incorporates TEACCH methods and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to tailor interventions to individual needs.

A former software programmer, Leon brings an analytical perspective to care. His therapeutic style emphasizes authenticity, sincerity, and a non-judgmental attitude while focusing on practical strategies to reduce anxiety, support neurodiversity, and improve daily functioning.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Social Work, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Bachelor of Psychology, NC

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Certified Clinical Services Provider
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Adaptive Behavior Treatment
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • TEACCH Methods
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Insight-Oriented Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Exposure Therapy for OCD, Phobias
  • Lifespan Integration
  • Emotion Focused Therapy

State Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Stress
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • North Carolina

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied

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Locations

Essential Counseling - Durham Office
5716 Fayetteville Rd, 202
Durham, NC 27713

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