Leonard Uchendu
Practical, respectful therapy for everyday struggles
LMSW, LCSW, CSW Michigan
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Leonard
Leonard Uchendu is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use concerns. He creates a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through current struggles and learn practical skills for daily life.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed tools to address problems such as sleep and eating difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and attention challenges. Relationship and intimacy issues are also common topics he helps people sort through, along with attachment-related worries and communication problems.
Leonard draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet each person where they are. He blends elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-driven action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and Attachment-Based work to look at how early bonds affect current patterns.
With eight years of practice, he aims for clear goals and practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions focus on understanding what’s getting in the way now and practicing concrete techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
People who choose Leonard can expect a collaborative process that respects cultural background and life context. He holds LMSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and offers sessions in English to residents in Michigan.
Approaches and online therapy options that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify core values and take small actions toward them while learning to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and reduce destructive interaction patterns in close relationships, using exercises that build understanding and emotional connection.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This keeps the process practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier and therapy more accessible. Video can be used for longer, skills-focused sessions; phone works well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or fit a check-in into a busy day. These options let people get consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed in
Michigan, Colorado
Languages
English