Leonard Uchendu, LMSW, LCSW, CSW
Therapist in Michigan
Leonard Uchendu offers straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or struggles with self-esteem and intimacy.
- License 6801094635, CSW.09930065 · Michigan, Colorado Expires May 2029, August 2027
- NPI 1932456076 · national registry
- Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English
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About Leonard
Leonard Uchendu offers straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or struggles with self-esteem and intimacy. He creates a calm and respectful atmosphere where clients can talk through immediate problems and build small, usable tools for day-to-day life. Leonard practices in Michigan and brings eight years of clinical experience to his work.
He blends several talk-based methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change them.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to clarify values and take actions that matter to them. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and emotional connection. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than long lectures.
Leonard listens first, then suggests exercises you can try between sessions to test what helps. He pays attention to life context, including cultural background and stressful life events, when shaping a plan. People can expect clear goals and steady pacing during therapy.
Leonard uses techniques for emotion regulation, communication, and coping with loss or trauma, tailored to each person’s situation. Progress is measured by small changes that feel useful in daily life. Therapy can be via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Leonard explains options and helps pick a format that fits routines, tech comfort, and the kinds of work someone wants to do.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801094635 · expires May 2029
- LCSW (Colorado)
- License CSW.09930065 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1932456076 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leonard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leonard names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Leonard names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Leonard often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when working remotely. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match what matters to you; it can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current attachments and communication, which can be useful for improving closeness and managing conflict.Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist starts by listening to your concerns and your goals, then suggests methods to try. Together you track what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits your life and priorities.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for quick updates, homework check-ins, or steady support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and attention-related challenges.
What is the general approach to therapy?
He uses a mix of evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method to fit individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a licensed social worker in clinical settings and independent practice environments.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are LMSW, LCSW, and CSW with practice based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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