01 · Who Leonard works with

Leonard works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem

Leonard lists 5 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Leonard chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Leonard's own words

What Leonard says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Georgia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. I have extensive experience assisting individuals through significant life transitions, offering compassionate and strategic support.

My therapeutic style emphasizes creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful coping strategies. I am committed to understanding each person's unique journey and collaboratively developing personalized approaches to emotional wellness.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work closely with clients to build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and cultivate practical tools for managing stress and emotional challenges. My goal is to empower individuals to create positive, sustainable changes in their lives.

Leonard Davis, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Leonard works

The 2 approaches Leonard lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Leonard lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Leonard's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Leonard runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Leonard practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Leonard's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Leonard at this point.

2. Naming Leonard specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Leonard is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Leonard.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Leonard

Built from what Leonard actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Leonard's - Leonard has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMSW

Licensed in

Michigan

Licence

MI LMSW 6801068503

Licence number

6801068503

Licence expires

17 Jun 2028

NPI

1922110527

Years in practice

3

Gender

Male

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Leonard's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Leonard. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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