- Collaborative goal setting
- Client-centered care
- ASL communication
About Leland
He trained in psychology and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Over time he has used a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addictions. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
Leland pays attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - when helping people set goals and try new strategies. He uses practical tools and clear conversations to make progress manageable. Sessions focus on what a client wants to change and small steps that lead toward those aims.
People who have experienced caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness or pain, or issues like codependency and control problems can expect direct, goal-oriented work. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and fatherhood issues. Leland can communicate in American Sign Language in addition to English.
He is engaged with hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns as part of his practice areas. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy option, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the options presented.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English, American Sign Language
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters to the person sitting in front of the therapist. The focus is on active listening, reflecting what you say, and shaping goals together so sessions stay relevant to real life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it’s often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person's own reasons for change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation in small steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leland will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try, and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the work fits each person’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, because the profile does not list specific online formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care when dealing with medical issues, caregiving demands, or transitions tied to hospice and end-of-life situations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation to work well through the available session type.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leland address?
Leland works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver issues, compassion fatigue, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a client-centered way and uses practical, goal-focused methods. Sessions tend to combine listening, collaborative goal setting, and actionable steps informed by evidence-based techniques.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has five years of experience as a professional counselor. That work has included a range of life and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado and uses the credential LPC as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. The platform will show how sessions can be scheduled when you begin the matching process.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the signup flow.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the availability shown for the therapist.