Dr. Leonard Citron

Psychotherapist

Biography

Leonard is a partner and cofounder of Citron Hennessey Private Therapy. CH works out of network but provides and in-network level of service. We are glad you found us and are here to help.

Leonard and his team offer the highest quality, evidence based therapy to meet your needs. Upgrade the way you think to better navigate the changing world and run more effectively in your work and relationships. In a safe and supportive setting Leonard works with you to optimize your present and help build a better future.

Dr. Leonard Citron is a licensed mental-health psychotherapist that draws upon a multi modal approach with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments.

He was trained at CPPD Counseling School, one of the UK’s leading humanistic integrative counseling training institutions. He subsequently earned a Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health at New York University, and a Fellowship at the renowned Albert Ellis Institute in Manhattan.

In addition to his private practice, he currently practices at the Institute for Human Identity, New York’s principal LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy and training center. He also practices and trains at the Albert Ellis Institute, which concentrates on Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy. Former positions include several years practicing as a psychotherapist at New York Behavioral Health.

Dr. Citron have given multiple presentations and workshops on rational emotive behavior therapy, and have been invited to give guest lectures at various New York universities and professional associations including the Eastern Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. He is member of the British Association of Counselors and Psychotherapists and of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association.

His areas of focus include shame, depression, stress and anxiety assessment and treatment, anger management, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders, LGBT problems, and self-acceptance.

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Gay

Issues

• Addiction
• Alcohol Abuse
• Anger Management
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Impulsivity
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Disturbance
• Internet Addiction
• Obesity
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Addiction
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Substance Abuse
• Transgender
• Weight Loss

Specialties

• Psychotherapist

Practice names

• Citron Hennessey Private Therapy

Education and training

• New York University, Master’s in Applied Psychology Counseling
• Albert Ellis Institute, Fellowship in Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy

Awards and publications

• Centre for Personal & Professional Development Counselling School, Certificate in Humanisitc Counseling

Languages spoken

• English
• Spanish
• German
• Arabic
• Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

• Male

Leonard Citron's office locations

Citron Hennessey Private Therapy
148 Madison Ave, Floor 6
New York, NY 10016

Citron Hennessey Private Therapy
345 7th Ave, Suite 1201-C
New York, NY 10001