Leonard Citron, MA, LMHC — Therapist in New York
Leonard Citron trained at CPPD Counseling School, one of the UK’s leading humanistic integrative counseling institutions. He earned his Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health from New York University, giving him unique insight into the challenges faced by students navigating academic, personal, and professional pressures.
Leonard is a Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and a Fellow and past executive committee member at the Institute for Human Identity. He has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University since 2019 and delivered guest lectures at universities and professional associations, including the Eastern Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. He has an active membership in professional organizations, including the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy, the New York Mental Health Counselors Association, the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and NY CBT.
Leonard is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and holds certifications in LGBTQ+ affirmative care, anxiety, and depression treatment. His clinical interests include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Reality Therapy, and workplace stress management.
Leonard offers compassionate, individualized support to clients of all backgrounds, including therapy for NYU students seeking a therapist in New York who understands the unique pressures of university life. Sessions are available both in-person in NYC and virtually through his practice, Citron Hennessey Therapy.