Joseph (Joe) Leonard
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
As a therapist, I am warm, empathetic, and understanding. I help my clients find healthy, constructive ways to optimize their mental health and wellness.
My ideal client is someone coping with mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and/or substance abuse. I specialize in Behavioral Activation - an evidenced based intervention for treating mood disorders and moving clients toward their goals. I also enjoy working with couples and families to help them communicate better and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a healthy way. I have been passionate about systemic couple and family therapy since becoming a therapist in 2019. I'm a certified Prepare-Enrich marital/premarital counselor and trained in the Gottman Method of couples therapy, with good outcomes. As a therapist, I am warm, empathetic, and understanding. I believe all thoughts, feelings, and behavior serve a purpose. I help clients identify their purpose and then help them find healthier, more constructive ways to accomplish that purpose. I believe every person is unique and I help each client self actualize their full potential. Let's talk about it! I look forward to helping you achieve your mental health goals. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation, to schedule an appointment, or find out about our offered services and rates. Thanks!
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Concerns
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Behavior Therapy
- Experiential Psychotherapy
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$60 — $225per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Alliance Wisconsin – Wisconsin
- Anthem – Wisconsin
- BadgerCare – Wisconsin
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Wisconsin
- Cigna – Wisconsin
- Dean Health Plan – Wisconsin
- Forward Health – Wisconsin
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC) – Wisconsin
- Multiplan – Wisconsin
- Quartz – Wisconsin
- United Health Care – Wisconsin
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paypal
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
1386-124, Wisconsin
Certificates
Gottman Level 1 and Level 2
Gottman Institute
I am a Gottman informed relationship therapist and I completed Levels 1 and 2 (out of 3) of the Gottman Institute Marital Therapy Training. I enjoy helping people work through relationship communication and conflict resolution issues.
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Prepare and Enrich
I am certified in Prepare/Enrich marital and premarital counseling. This is a great option for couples who want to assess the strengths and growth areas in their relationship and work on them using an evidence based model.
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Functional Nutrition Alliance
I completed the Functional Nutrition Alliance year-long course to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. I use nutritional counseling as an option with clients who want to support their mental health and create a strong wellness environment using nutritional support.
Education
Edgewood College
MS (Master of Science), 2019
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
MS (Master of Science), 2004
MS in Population Health Sciences.
Iowa State University
MS (Master of Science), 1998
MS in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis in Science Journalism.
University of Akron
BS (Bachelor of Science), 1992
BS in Biology (double major).
University of Akron
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1992
BA in Psychology (double major).
Publications
A nutritional program improved lipid profiles and weight in 28 chiropractic patients: a retrospective case series.
2008, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2008.05.002
This study retrospectively examined the health and weight loss effects of a 21-day nutritional intervention program on chiropractic patients.
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