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Leonard Uchendu

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I am delighted to work with you. My name is Leonard Uchendu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW). I have 10 years' experience working with Individuals, former incarcerated clients, adults, couples, and teenagers through telehealth practice.

I am specialized in Addiction counseling, Anger Management , Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Coping Skills deficits and Depression.

My approach to therapy

Therapy is about providing a safe place for self-exploration. Clients seek therapy because they want some answers to variety of issues like life transition, grief, loss, cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. My counseling style combines empathy with cognitive and motivational interviewing approach. I utilize client centered approach to determine treatment plan with the client. I am Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused and interpersonal approach.

What you can expect from me

Clients seek therapy because they want some answers to variety of issues. I will meet you where you, help you navigate some of the salient issues that you seek answers to. My therapy room provides you a safe space to explore and resolve your issues. I will provide you an empathetic ear, unconditional positive regard and evidence-based interventions to attain self-awareness, self-integration and self-management strategies so that you can function optimally.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Grand Valley State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Colorado, Oregon), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Schema, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4197 Black Cherry Lane
    Mason, MI 48854