Leo Harzman, TLLP
LGBTQ+, Gender Identity, Family of Origin, and General Identity Expert
Approach to Therapy
In many relationships, connection begins with trust and understanding of one another, and the therapeutic relationship is no different. I believe that the best work is done when you feel comfortable with and known by your therapist. Crucial to this relationship is the awareness that many concerns are not isolated to one issue. Everyone’s situation is different, and I believe that context matters and is important to understanding ourselves and others. In my experience, gaining insight into the intertwining context of our lives can help us better understand our concerns and how to move forward.
I take a collaborative and individualized approach to work with clients to address each person’s own context. I utilize a humanistic, person-centered approach, often pulling from feminist and interpersonal perspectives to better understand client concerns.
Focus Areas and Treatment Provided
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ concerns, including (but not limited to), sexuality, gender, and attractionality exploration, understanding, transition, and acceptance. I enjoy helping clients work through family of origin and general identity concerns. I provide individual therapy to adults and particularly have experience working with young adults/college students navigating through life transitions. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, and stress management.
Let's get you the Support you need!
I am here to listen, guide, and support you through your journey of becoming the best version of yourself; an identity of wholeness, peace, and clarity in who you are and where you want to be. Whether you’ve never been to therapy before or you need something new, we can explore your concerns together at your pace. I provide telehealth services only to those in the state of Michigan. Reach out to get started!
More about me Professionally
I graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and completed my Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 2025. I completed a post-master’s fellowship at Michigan State University’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services. I began working at Authentic Connection Psychological Services in 2026.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
—Audre Lorde, A Burst of Light and Other Essays