Leonard Uchendu, LMSW, LCSW, CSW
Therapist in Michigan
Leonard Uchendu is a Michigan-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
- Licensed inMichigan, Colorado
- License6801094635, CSW.09930065
- NPI 1932456076
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Leonard
Leonard Uchendu is a Michigan-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He brings eight years of practice to sessions and focuses on creating a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through painful experiences and build better coping skills. Leonard uses several evidence-informed approaches to meet people where they are.
He often draws on Attachment-based therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships.
Background and approach
He also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people clarify values and make changes that feel meaningful. Sessions typically focus on practical skills and personal insight. Leonard helps clients identify patterns, manage strong emotions, and build routines for sleep, eating, and daily stress.
He can also address concerns such as anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and issues around abandonment or codependency. He aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of him, combining talk, skill work, and real-world experiments. That means setting short-term goals and tracking small changes over sessions.
Leonard offers services through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He works in English and holds Michigan LMSW plus Colorado LCSW and CSW credentials.
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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches online and how they help
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, helping people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking action toward personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, respectful therapeutic relationship where the person sets the pace and goals while the therapist reflects and supports growth.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leonard will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that match those priorities. Over time the plan can shift based on what is most helpful for symptom relief and day-to-day functioning.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text can be effective for quick check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent sessions and use therapy techniques in everyday life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Leonard help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is empathic and collaborative, combining attachment-focused work with acceptance and client-centered strategies to build skills and personal insight.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMSW and CSW credentials and a Colorado LCSW, and he practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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