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Erin Leonard Ph.D.

About

Erin Leonard, Ph.D., has been a practicing psychotherapist for 20 years. During her time at Children’s Memorial Medical Center, she was awarded the Shaw Research Award. She is also an author for parent.co, redtri.com and The Huffington Post. Dr. Leonard has also appeared on WGN and FOX affiliates in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Memphis, Atlanta, and Phoenix. She is a TV contributor for WISH TV Indianapolis, WNDU South Bend, and WSBT South Bend. Also, an award-winning author of Loving Well, The Key to Satisfying and Joyful Relationships, she received the Bronze Living Now Award in 2016. Her most recent book, How To Raise A Secure Child, Parenting With Empathy is available now. In 2018, Dr. Leonard was awarded the title of worldwide leader in healthcare and inducted into The International Association of Healthcare Providers. Yet, her favorite title is “mom” – of two silly and sassy 12-year-olds who have taught her the most about life.

Books by Erin Leonard Ph.D.
Recent Posts
3 Things a Love-Bomber Says
To protect yourself from love bombing, you may need to learn how to distinguish it from sentiments that convey true closeness.
4 Ways a Narcissistic Partner Controls a Couples Counselor

A partner who has narcissistic tendencies often quickly manipulates the therapeutic environment by doing these four things.

A partner who has narcissistic tendencies often quickly manipulates the therapeutic environment by doing these four things.

3 Phrases Narcissistic Partners Use During Conflicts

It is often difficult to identify the narcissistic partner as the problem because they may use three phrases during the interaction that seem innocent but may be manipulative.

It is often difficult to identify the narcissistic partner as the problem because they may use three phrases during the interaction that seem innocent but may be manipulative.

Keep a Friend From Using You Without Losing the Friendship

A friend you once viewed as funny and kind is using you. It is deeply disappointing, but speaking up is scary because they exclude people. This approach can protect you.

A friend you once viewed as funny and kind is using you. It is deeply disappointing, but speaking up is scary because they exclude people. This approach can protect you.