About Leonard
Rev. Leonard Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles. He speaks English and works with concerns like mood disorders, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and trauma.
He brings nine years of clinical experience to his practice. He uses a warm, interactive style and treats people with respect and dignity. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.
The goal is to help people find clearer thinking and more workable habits for daily life.
How Leonard works
Leonard blends approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on client-centered ideas to follow the client's lead. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Narrative and solution-focused methods help people reframe stories about themselves and set small, achievable goals. For people who have experienced abuse or trauma, he incorporates trauma-focused strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. He supports people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, process and substance addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He also helps those facing major life transitions such as divorce, end-of-life concerns, or job changes. Leonard aims to partner with clients so they feel understood and can work toward clear goals. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Leonard lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Leonard works with
The areas below are the ones Leonard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oklahoma |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that suit online counseling
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's concerns so sessions feel personal and supportive. It helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to talk and make sense of their feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing impulsive behaviors.
Narrative therapy involves examining and re-authoring the stories people tell about themselves to create more helpful meanings and options for change. It can be useful for identity concerns, grief, and coping after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit each person's goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what is not.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limits while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
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