Leo Yates, MD, LCPC

Leo Yates is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland who brings 13 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. He works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem, offering steady, practical guidance aimed at meaningful change.

He holds an MD, which indicates a medical degree, and an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Those combined credentials inform a balanced approach that attends to both psychological and practical aspects of recovery. His practice focuses on common concerns such as communication problems, caregiver stress, control issues, and the pursuit of life purpose, as well as intense experiences like post-traumatic stress, guilt, and shame.

Yates cultivates an inclusive, affirming space for diverse identities and life paths, and he is open to integrating faith-based perspectives when clients wish to do so. He emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify strengths and develop concrete strategies for coping, forgiveness, and sustained emotional well-being. Throughout his work he aims to support growth, understanding, and positive change in ways that fit each person’s values and goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Leo Yates uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and processing of difficult experiences. One approach focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies that help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Another approach is trauma-informed care that gently addresses past harm, supports emotional regulation, and guides steps toward recovery for those impacted by abuse or post-traumatic stress. A third area attends to grief and life transitions, offering space to explore loss, meaning, and next steps while developing routines that support healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Yates collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the techniques that fit best, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access consistent support. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, structured care that adapts to each person’s needs and lifestyle.