Leon Monroe

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

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About

Leon Monroe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of clinical experience. Monroe works with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorders and anxiety.

Monroe's educational background includes extensive training in evidence based therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Applied Behavioral Analysis. His previous career as a software programmer provides him with a insight into the tech industry, enhancing his ability to connect with clients in high-pressure environments.

Monroe's therapeutic style is characterized by authenticity and a non judgmental attitude. He employs Solution Focused Therapy, TEACCH methods, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques. Clients can expect a safe and supportive space to explore their concerns and work towards personal growth.

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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