- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Attachment and abandonment
About Leonard
Leonard Hargrave is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas with 34 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and sexual culture topics including BDSM and kink.
He describes a background that includes work with addiction and recovery and brings long-term personal recovery experience to his practice. Sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship patterns, communication problems, and commitment or control issues. He also helps people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and body image difficulties.
In sessions he talks through practical ways to manage anxiety and mood. He helps people name recurring patterns and try different ways of relating. For relationship and family concerns he supports clearer communication and problem-solving. For those dealing with attachment or abandonment issues he focuses on understanding how past experiences affect present relationships.
Leonard works from a values-informed perspective that includes Christian faith when relevant to the person. He has experience with sexual concerns that intersect with kink and alternative sex cultures and addresses consent, boundaries, and communication within those contexts. He is based in Texas and conducts work in English.
He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Leonard does not take international clients. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Leonard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying interaction patterns in relationships and practicing new communication skills. This helps people with relationship conflict, commitment concerns, and communication problems by giving concrete skills to try between sessions.Another approach addresses attachment and abandonment work by tracing how early experiences shape current reactions. The work aims to increase awareness of triggers and develop steadier responses to stress and relationship strain. These methods can help with anxiety, self-esteem, and repeated relationship patterns.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. They can also support people who prefer to focus on conversation rather than paperwork during an appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, attachment, and body image.
What is his approach or style in therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversations to identify patterns and try new ways of relating. Faith perspectives may be included when relevant to the client.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 34 years of clinical experience in therapy and related areas.
What credential and region does he practice under?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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