Leo Lyon, LCSW

Therapist in Nevada

Compassionate, strengths-focused therapy for depression

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Strengths-based focus
Values-driven work
Practical coping skills

About Leo

Leo Lyon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing depression, low self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. His work aims to highlight a person's strengths and the progress they have already made.

He uses techniques drawn from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy within a trauma-informed, strength-based framework. Sessions often involve learning new coping skills, examining personal stories that shape behavior, and clarifying values to guide choices. Leo encourages small, manageable changes that fit into a client's life.

Leo earned 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. He holds LCSW licensure and brings three years of clinical experience to his practice. His background supports focused work on issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

He offers therapy in English and Tagalog and works with people navigating immigration-related strain, fatherhood questions, and first responder stress. Leo aims to make sessions feel collaborative so clients help set the pace and goals.

Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and logistics. His profile notes out-of-network status with United Health and Optum due to paneling restrictions.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Nevada, Idaho

Languages

English, Tagalog

Licenses listed

LCSW, Illinois: 149.027386
LCSW, Nevada: 12211-C
LCSW, Idaho: 6371098
NPI: 1942045182

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How these approaches support online therapy

This therapist draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can help during periods of depression or high stress. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories to highlight strengths and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy centers on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, useful for navigating life changes and finding motivation.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. Leo works together with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative approach helps tailor sessions so they address immediate concerns while building longer-term coping strategies.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in during breaks. It also allows for shorter or more flexible meetings when needed, and it can be a good way to continue work while managing day-to-day responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leo commonly address?

He works with depression, low self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue. He also helps with attachment issues, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He emphasizes strengths, small steps, and skills you can use between meetings.

What training and experience does he have?

He holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has three years of clinical experience. He also completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Where is this therapist based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Nevada and holds LCSW licensure. The profile notes out-of-network status with United Health and Optum due to paneling restrictions.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. Please plan sessions with that in mind.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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