ABOUT

​I am a psychotherapist and writer with a longstanding interest in how people live, adapt, and find steadiness in a complicated world.

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My clinical work focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them, understand the patterns shaping their thoughts and emotions, and make practical changes that support greater balance and well-being. I draw from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, cognitive and behavioral approaches, positive psychology, narrative therapy, and existential psychology. For many years, I have led DBT skills groups and worked with individuals navigating emotional intensity, stress, life transitions, and questions of identity and purpose. Across approaches, my orientation is simple: to listen carefully, think clearly, and help people align their choices with their values.

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In addition to my clinical work, I run a private group psychotherapy practice, which I have owned and operated since 2007. My background includes work in hospitals, treatment centers and assessment services, and I continue to mentor and supervise clinicians entering the field. These experiences have shaped a clinical style that is practical, collaborative, and grounded in real world challenges. Along the way, I have remained drawn to the intersection of psychology, philosophy, science, spirituality, and lived experience, particularly how both ancient ideas and modern research can inform a thoughtful, balanced life.

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This blog is an extension of that work. It is a place to explore ideas related to happiness, meaning, and psychological well being in a reflective, accessible way, without oversimplifying or offering easy answers. The intention is less to provide conclusions and more to invite curiosity and conversation.

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Scott J. Leenan, MS, LPC, CRC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor