Leon graduated The University of Pittsburgh with a degree in psychology and minors in sociology and philosophy. He earned his Master's in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. 

Leon has been in practice since 2018.

In addition to his work as a mental health counselor, Leon has experience providing therapeutic support to children with autism and researching facial micro-expressions for use in the therapeutic setting. He also volunteered for several years with a domestic abuse hotline.

Leon has extensive experience in mindfulness meditation practices, both leading/teaching and engaging in his own practice for multiple decades.

Leon practices self-care by tending to his many plants, getting fresh air and movement, playing the guitar and ukulele, and spending time with his pets.