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Kerline Leonard, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey has been dedicated to helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem issues. I have a deep understanding of the unique struggles that come with isolation, life transitions, and finding personal purpose.

My therapeutic approach centers on creating a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful coping strategies. I'm particularly passionate about helping individuals work through feelings of guilt, shame, and panic, and supporting them as they rediscover their inner strength and resilience.

With over a decade of clinical experience, I bring a nuanced, empathetic perspective to our work together. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you move toward healing, self-understanding, and personal growth. I believe that every individual has the capacity to transform their challenges into opportunities for profound personal development.

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LICSW LW61666445

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kerline Leonard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Kerline has been very helpful with working through several issues. She really listens and offers real world solutions and approaches to shift your mental responses and attitude. She is naturally gifted as a therapist and several times has given life changing advice for me in the moment as we’re talking. I’m so very grateful to have her in my life.

Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Kerline for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

The matched me well with Kerline. She is easy to talk to and really listens. Gives me things to think about as an outsider.
Definitely would recommend

Written on Mar 05, 2026 after therapy with Kerline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd

We're off to a great start. I look forward to delving deeper over my next few sessions

Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Kerline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Kerline is the epitome of a professional, well rounded, calming, intentional, and caring therapist. She is quite skillful at listening to you while also offering self and offering new ways to move through internal struggles. Her grace, her wisdom, and her ability to create a healing space are exceptional. Would highly recommend her services.

Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Kerline for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

Despite only recently knowing Kerline, her compassion and experience with grief and relationships has really helped me. Early on she has been able to identify problems, questions that I need to ask myself and strategies to challenge previously held beliefs. Her approach is kind, honest and constructive to help in my journey.

Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with Kerline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

Kerline is the right therapist for me, I'm so grateful to have found her!
She is professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. She has given me actionable homework that is noticable helping me on my healing journey.
Thanks

Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Kerline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd