Karolyn “Kari” Leonard

AMFTAMFT(She/Her)

AMFT #162692

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Mariz Bebawy LMFT #136855

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About

As a marriage and family therapist,  I believe healing and growth happen within the context of a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences openly. My approach is integrative and holistic, recognizing the connection between emotional, relational, and personal well-being while supporting clients in creating meaningful and lasting change.

I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, including supporting emotional regulation, confidence building, and navigating life transitions and challenges. I also enjoy working with adults, couples, and families of all ages. When working with younger clients, I incorporate play and art therapy techniques to help foster self-expression, communication, and emotional growth in developmentally supportive ways.

I view therapy as a collaborative process tailored to each individual’s unique needs and strengths. Whether clients are seeking support for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, or personal growth, I work alongside them with sensitivity, curiosity, and care to help them build insight, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves and others.


Specializes In

Client Concerns

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+ Affirming
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Works With

Types of Services

  • Child Therapy
  • Couples/Relationship Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Teen Therapy
  • Telehealth

Ages Worked With

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Preteens
  • Teens

Languages

  • English