Leonard Szymczak, MSW, LCSW

I believe that no one is broken. The only thing that is wrong is what we've been taught to think and believe about ourselves which stops us from being our true selves. Therefore, my goal is to empower individuals. Since I am a therapist and a writer, I frame each individual as the main character in his or her life. As the hero or heroine, you are called to face adversity, overcome anxiety, transform your life, and find happiness. With Individual or Couple Counseling, I help you become aware of yourself as the main character. Together, we identify the script handed down by your caregivers and work toward altering the script, changing relationships, and creating a story that serves your highest good to achieve inner peace. Having grown up in a household with domestic violence, I have been committed to personal and spiritual growth. My personal stories and beliefs are contained in my Amazon bestselling books: "The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace" and "Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity."

I provide in-person and online sessions. During the past 40 years, I have worked both in Australia and America, as a therapist, writer, and educator. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program at the Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, Australia, and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. My book, "Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity," co-authored with Rick Broniec deals with men's issues, and my book, "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy - A Couple's Guide," co-authored with a mediation attorney Mari Frank, focuses on relationships. "The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace" blends practical psychology and heart-opening techniques for healing.