Rev. Leonard Shepherd, LPC
Change-focused counselor who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Rev. Leonard Shepherd |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Oklahoma |
| Licensed in | Oklahoma |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Leonard
Rev. Leonard Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma. He speaks English and offers therapeutic support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, and challenges around identity and relationships.
He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through hard things and decide on practical next steps. He brings nine years of counseling experience and frames sessions around the person in front of him.
Background and approach
Conversations are warm and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the issues a person wants to address, such as parenting strain, career shifts, or coping with grief and trauma. His approach borrows from several methods to match the needs of each person.
Narrative elements help people separate themselves from problems and tell different stories about their experiences. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are offered to spot thinking patterns and try new actions. Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person's priorities and pace.
Rev. Shepherd also draws on brief, solution-focused strategies when people want targeted, practical changes. For those processing trauma or abuse, trauma-focused methods guide step-by-step work at a pace the person chooses.
He also supports concerns tied to chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance or process addictions. Sessions can include coaching work alongside counseling to address life transitions and goals. People who reach out start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their timing and needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Leonard works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leonard among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Leonard among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leonard among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leonard among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leonard directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leonard directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
Rev. Shepherd commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell different stories about their problems, which can open up new options for action. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities and pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. These approaches can be blended to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean emphasizing narrative work to reframe identity issues, using CBT tools to manage mood or sleep, or relying on solution-focused steps for a practical change. The plan can shift as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video gives face-to-face interaction when that helps, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets someone write between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular momentum, try different approaches, and stay connected to a licensed professional while managing work, caregiving, or health constraints.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this counselor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. The work mixes narrative, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches to match what a person needs.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
He has nine years of experience providing counseling, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and life coaching to people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Oklahoma LPC license and practices from Oklahoma.
In what languages can I meet with him?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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