- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping skills
- Christian perspective
About Leonard
Leonard Hargrave is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical help for everyday worries. He listens to what matters most and offers straightforward guidance for stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and depression.
He keeps sessions simple and direct. Leonard draws on many years of experience to help people untangle communication problems and commitment issues. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, body image, blended family challenges, and caregiving stress.
Leonard works from a Christian perspective while addressing sexual and relationship concerns, including kink and alternative sexual cultures. He also has experience with addiction-related topics and long-term recovery, and understands the challenges people face when managing chronic illness, cancer, or chronic pain.
Over more than three decades as a therapist, he has developed an approach that blends practical skills with steady support. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, practicing new communication habits, and setting small, achievable goals. Leonard aims to make therapy a place where people feel heard and can try out changes that fit their daily life.
People looking for help with family dynamics, relationship stress, or persistent worry may find his style helpful. He practices in Texas as an LMFT and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the session formats offered for current scheduling details.
He keeps sessions simple and direct. Leonard draws on many years of experience to help people untangle communication problems and commitment issues. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, body image, blended family challenges, and caregiving stress.
Leonard works from a Christian perspective while addressing sexual and relationship concerns, including kink and alternative sexual cultures. He also has experience with addiction-related topics and long-term recovery, and understands the challenges people face when managing chronic illness, cancer, or chronic pain.
Over more than three decades as a therapist, he has developed an approach that blends practical skills with steady support. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, practicing new communication habits, and setting small, achievable goals. Leonard aims to make therapy a place where people feel heard and can try out changes that fit their daily life.
People looking for help with family dynamics, relationship stress, or persistent worry may find his style helpful. He practices in Texas as an LMFT and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the session formats offered for current scheduling details.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Leonard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, everyday habits, and relationship patterns. One common approach he uses concentrates on noticing and changing unhelpful thinking and daily routines to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people make small, realistic behavior changes that add up over time. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving for relationships, teaching concrete ways to express needs and repair conflict in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leonard will talk with the person about their goals, trial techniques that fit their preferences, and adjust methods as progress is made. The aim is to match strategies to real-life situations so new habits are useful outside the therapy hour.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so therapy is more practical for day-to-day life. A therapist can also suggest which techniques translate well to remote sessions and help structure work between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leonard commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and direct, focusing on talking through patterns, improving communication, and setting manageable goals for everyday life.
What is his professional background?
He has 34 years of clinical experience and a long history working with addiction and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.