Leon Sankofa

LCSW25 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (124)
Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented

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 (124)20 reviews
October 29, 2026

Going into the session didn’t really have an idea what to expect and after the session I left feeling nothing but confident that Dr. Sankofa is the right person for me. Looking forward to the next session.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 2 with Leon
October 27, 2026

Leon was generous with his time and vulnerable to use his own life to demonstrate reasonable goals.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Leon
October 22, 2026

Open minded and helpful he likes to talk about things you been through he listen to with attention when you try to explain some issues on general he is very helpful and understanding

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with Leon

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Schedule 60 min