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Rev. Leonard Shepherd

Hopeful, practical counseling for life challenges

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Leonard

Rev. Leonard Shepherd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

He brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and supports clients dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, sleeping and eating issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a wide range of other mood and behavioral concerns. He also works with those facing caregiver burden, chronic illness, substance and process addictions, and end-of-life issues.

His manner is described as warm and interactive, rooted in respect, dignity, and compassion. He draws from several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative methods, solution-focused techniques, client-centered listening, and trauma-focused work to shape individualized plans.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical coping strategies, and exploring personal stories to find new perspectives and options for change. Rev.

Shepherd welcomes international clients and offers multiple remote session formats. He frames therapy as a partnership that helps people take courageous steps toward more satisfying and manageable lives while tailoring the process to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches that guide online counseling and practical care

Rev. Leonard Shepherd uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical coping skills that target symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy is also foundational in his practice, offering empathic listening and a supportive space where people can explore feelings and values at their own pace. Narrative Therapy complements these methods by helping clients reframe personal stories, separate themselves from problem-saturated identities, and discover alternative narratives that open up new possibilities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and the particular challenges they bring, then adapts techniques from these approaches to create an individualized plan. This flexibility allows therapy to shift over time as needs and circumstances change.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for clients in different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy lives, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver practical strategies, skills practice, and reflective work in ways that suit each person’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is warm and interactive, using client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative and solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused techniques to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, psychoeducation, and life coaching to people with a wide variety of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential with license number OK LPC 7715 and practices in Oklahoma.
Can he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people outside his immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English