Richard Leopold, LPC

I loved working with Rick! He listened carefully and compassionately to me and helped me work on my anxiety and trauma. I really appreciated his insights into how alcoholism in the family affects us. I'm not quick to trust people but Rick really put me at ease with his professional skills. I was not expecting to get such rapid relief from long standing problems and was very pleased with the results. And I never felt rushed in therapy. I highly recommend him.

Rick was my first experience working with a professional counselor and, like I'm sure many would, I had reservations about what to expect. Knowing what I was looking for, I did some research, decided to reach out to him, and he started the process by scheduling a quick over the phone discussion where we got to know each other (an important process for both side). We each agreed to proceed and then started weekly sessions. Quickly we each found a groove in the conversations and I feel like Rick was excellent in that he tuned his approach based upon my needs and communicated this clearly. For me he set the right balance: knowing when me to talk through something, when to ask questions, and when to give advice. In a true sign of his professionalism, he also guided me through a ramp down in frequency of our conversations to the point that we mutually decided that we could end the sessions. I know that if I need anything, a "tune-up" he's there for me!