- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Communication skills
About Leonard
Leonard Hargrave is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 34 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses blended family issues among other specific concerns related to attachment, caregiving, and sexuality. Sessions are offered in English.
Leonard describes a clinical practice shaped by long-term experience. He integrates work on relationship patterns and communication with attention to past attachment wounds. He also brings focus to problems that often occur alongside other issues, such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, or addiction-related concerns. His background includes work from a Christian perspective, and he incorporates that context when clients want it.
In sessions Leonard talks through concrete strategies for improving communication and setting boundaries. He helps people clarify priorities, notice repeating behaviors, and try small changes between meetings. Conversations can include practical steps for co-parenting, navigating loyalty conflicts in stepfamilies, and managing stress that affects daily life.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes collaboration about what will help most. Leonard encourages clients to set clear goals and to check progress regularly. He asks about past experiences that shape present reactions and then works toward manageable next steps.
To begin, the site process asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approach to therapy online and what to expect
Leonard works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and behavior. For example, relational work looks at how patterns of interaction affect stress and connection and helps people try new communication habits. Attachment-focused ideas examine early relationship patterns and how they shape responses to closeness and separation, which can be useful when navigating loyalty conflicts in blended households.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leonard collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He reviews progress together and adjusts the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and remove travel time. They also let people join from a quieter place or use audio-only options when that better suits their routine. Licensed professionals and therapists can work with you to pick the format that fits your schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as attachment and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical communication and behavior changes. Sessions look at patterns and try small, concrete steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.