Leon Sankofa

LCSW25 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (114)
Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Hi, I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a trained psychotherapist. I am licensed to practice in Virginia. I help clients resolve symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic, stress disorder‘s, and childhood sexual trauma.

On the lighter side, I help people who are struggling with making life decisions such as careers, relationships becoming more focused and sports performance.

On the lighter side, I help people who are struggling with making life decisions such as careers, relationships becoming more focused and sports performance. Ultimately, I want to help clients optimize their life.

First session

In your first session, the object is to learn a little bit about you, and what brings you into our service. I will ask you some basic questions to prepare goals and objectives around how to meet your desire to discontinue a behavior, a feeling or thought. This first session is the foundation of the great work that we will be doing together.

Strengths

Having worked with in mental healh for many years, my greatest strength is in developing meaningful rapport and recognizing the strength in every client. This helps me to pivot the client in a direction that’s most beneficial and optimal.

Ideal clients

I love working with clients who are eager to change the way they think or feel. I am best at working with people who feel stuck.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

With this therapeutic approach I am able to allow individuals to see and experience different perspectives that will shape a new way of thinking and feeling.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I am an experienced in multiple therapy models and enjoy the ease of resolving emotional issues such as grief, anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
12751 Marblestone Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 230-9

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (114)17 reviews
September 9, 2026

I chose Dr. Sankofa because I believe his experience and approach resonates with how I show up in the world. I was hopeful that we shared common ground about my experiences as a Black person navigating society and that has proven to be true. Our complimentary world views clearly inform his administration of care and the way he approaches our sessions.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 10 with Leon
June 22, 2026

Session started 15 minutes late. While leon was professional, his framing of if I deserve help, was quite off putting. I would suggest that he frame accommodations, as a need rather than a deserve.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Leon
June 9, 2026

Dr. Leon was on time and actively listened to my concerns. I feel better overall about the issues that I have and continuing therapy.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Leon

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