About Me

I’m Christine Leonard, owner of Full Circle Consulting, LLC. I am a licensed counselor who works with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, practical, and goal-oriented. I primarily use the following evidence-based modalities:

• Cognitive      Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on identifying and changing      unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that impact emotions. This      approach helps clients develop healthier coping strategies and practical      tools to manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
• Motivational      Interviewing (MI): MI is a client-centered approach that helps      individuals explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for      change. It is especially effective in supporting behavior change related      to substance use, decision-making, and personal growth.
• Solution-Focused      Therapy: This approach emphasizes strengths, resources, and solutions      rather than problems. Together, we focus on what is working, identify      achievable goals, and build clear steps toward positive change.
• Strengths-Based      Therapy: Strengths-based therapy centers on recognizing and building      upon each client’s existing abilities, resilience, and successes. This      approach fosters confidence, empowerment, and a sense of hope throughout      the therapeutic process.
• Person-Centered Therapy is a client-focused approach where you lead the conversation in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. I listen closely, reflect your thoughts and feelings, and help you gain clarity and insight into your experiences. This approach encourages self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth, allowing healing to happen at your own pace.

I am licensed in South Carolina as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I hold additional certifications including National Certified Addiction Counselor II (NCAC II), Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and Certified Anger Management Therapist (CAMT). 

I am a Clinical Supervisor (CS) and provide supervision services to professionals seeking certification through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC). I am also a Licensed Addiction Counselor Supervisor (LAC/S)and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor–Candidate (LPC/S-C), which allows me to provide supervision to individuals pursuing licensure in South Carolina.

My goal is to meet clients where they are, collaborate on realistic goals, and support lasting growth through evidence-based, individualized care.