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Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

  • Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology with Adult Psychology Emphasis (Spalding University, 2014)
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Spalding University, 2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Quincy University, 2008)

Licensure

  • Licensed Psychologist, State of Kansas, #2357
Publications

Publications

  • Leonard, C. (2017, August). One side of the coin: How I grew from saying yes. [Web article]. Retrieved from: 

  • Leonard, C. (2017). Positives and Potential Pitfalls of Saying Yes. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 52(1), 29-31.

  • Leonard, C. (2015). Ten Ways to Feel Connected on Your Doctoral Internship. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 50(1), 46-48.

Presentations

  • Leonard, C. (Spring 2022). Art + Mental Health. Panel member for 黑洞社区 Ulrich Museum of Art Community Forum, Wichita, KS.
  • Leonard, C., Backer-Fulghum, L., & Jackson, S. (Fall 2021). Integration planning of in-person & telehealth services upon returning to a college campus. Poster to be presented at Kansas Telehealth Summit 2021, Virtual Conference. (Postponed and not rescheduled)
  • Leonard, C., Backer-Fulghum, L., & Jackson, S. (Accepted Spring 2022). Integration planning of in-person & telehealth services upon returning to a college campus.Poster to be presented at Kansas Telehealth Summit 2021, Virtual Conference.

  • Leonard, C. (Spring 2020). Ethics and navigating ethical dilemmas. Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program doctoral seminar, Wichita, Kansas.

  • Leonard, C.(Accepted Spring 2020). Don鈥檛 be an island: Partnering with care teams/UBITs to better serve students & center staff.Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) Annual Conference, Miami, FL. (Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic)
  • Leonard, C.(Accepted Spring 2020). Walking Away from Walk-In: Predicting Access Points using a Localized Model.Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) Annual Conference, Miami, FL. (Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic)

  • Schaad, A., Seifert, A., & Leonard, C. (Fall 2017). Lessons learned in diversity staff development. Dennis H. May Conference on Diversity Issues and the Role of Counseling Centers: Promoting Inclusion and Support for Students with Disabilities, Urbana, Illinois.

  • Leonard, C. (2014). The impact of language: How the language we use impacts our perception of sexual assault responsibility. Poster presented to Division 9 (Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • Leonard, C. (2014). Brief in a just world may vary, but victim and perpetrator responsibility may not. Poster presented to Division 8 (Society for Personality and Social Psychology) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • Leonard, C., Lim, N. K., Lai, L., Baki, L. O鈥橬eil, T., Smalley, L., & Gustafson, B. (2013). Trouble with facebook: Consequences of adolescent facebook Usage. Poster presented to Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology) at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

  • Lai, L., Lim, N. K., Leonard, C., Baki, L. O鈥橬eil, T., Smalley, L., & Gustafson, B. (2013). Correlation between facebook usage and adolescent Behaviors. Poster presented to Division 46 (Society for Media Psychology and Technology) at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

  • Mauntel, G., Fritz Weaver, K., Oerther, A., Borchman, B., Leonard, C., & Nash, B. (2013). Beating the odds: Tips on securing a predoctoral internship. Panel Discussion at the Southeastern Psychological Association 59th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Leonard, C., Oerther, A., Mauntel, G., Ballesteros, A., & Nash, B. (2011). In a clear voice: The impact of active/passive tense on the perception of sexual assault. Poster presented to Division 56 (Trauma) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • Oerther, A., Leonard, C., Ballesteros, A., Mauntel, G., & Nash, B. (2011). The language of sexual trauma: Effects on the perception of victim impact. Poster presented to Division 8 (Society for Personality/Social Psychology) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • Mauntel, G., Ballesteros, A., Leonard, C., Oerther, A., & Nash, B. (2011). Perceptions of perpetrators: The effects of language and gender. Poster presented to Division 9 (Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • Ballesteros, A., Mauntel, G., Oerther, A., Leonard, C., & Nash, B. (2011). Perceptions of criminality: Language of rape. Poster presented to Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  • O鈥橬eil M., Lai, L., & Leonard, C. (2011). Advocating for your child and techniques for you and your child. Hodgenville Elementary, Hodgenville, Kentucky.       

  • Leonard, C. Lai, L., & O鈥橬eil M. (2011). ADHD assessment and evidence based treatments. Hodgenville Elementary, Hodgenville, Kentucky.             

  • Lai, L., Leonard, C., & O鈥橬eil M. (2010). What ADHD looks like and myths. Hodgenville Elementary, Hodgenville, Kentucky.       

  • Leonard C., Lai, L., Tapp, R., & Nash, B. (2010). Mindfulness-based stress reduction applied in a prison setting. Poster presented at the Celebration of Scholarship Day, Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky.  

  • Duff, A., Mauntel, G., Ballesteros, A., Leonard, C., & Nash, B. (2010). Language matters: Perceptions of sexual assault severity. Poster presented at the Celebration of Scholarship Day, Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Leonard C., Lai, L., Tapp, R., & Nash, B. (2010). Mindfulness-based stress reduction applied in a prison setting. Works in Progress Poster Session at the Kentucky Psychological Association Spring Academic Conference, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Duff, A., Mauntel, G., Ballesteros, A., Leonard, C., & Nash, B. (2010). Language matters: Perceptions of sexual assault severity. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association 56th Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

  • Duff, A., Mauntel, G., Leonard, C., Ballesteros, A., Walther, J., Fallon, V., O鈥橬eil, T., Simon, B., Emsley, T., & Nash, B. (2009). Language matters: Perceptions of sexual assault severity and criminality. Poster presented at the Celebration of Scholarship Day, Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Duff, A., Mauntel, G., Leonard, C., Ballesteros, A., Walther, J., Fallon, V., O鈥橬eil, T., Simon, B., Emsley, T., and Nash, B. (2009). Language matters: Perceptions of sexual assault severity and criminality. Works in Progress Poster Session presented at the Kentucky Psychological Association Spring Academic Conference, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.

  • Leonard, C. (2007). Name letter effect & your last name in marriage. Poster presented to Quincy University community at Quincy University, Quincy, Illinois.

Professional Experience

Professional Organizations

  • Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) Advisory Board
  • Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS)
  • Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program (WCPIP)

Recent Conferences Attended

  • ACCCCS Annual Conference (2022)
Clinical Experience
  • Director of Counseling Services - 黑洞社区 Counseling and Prevention Services (July 2021 - Present)
  • Associate Director, Clinical Director - 黑洞社区 Counseling and Prevention Services (August 2018 - June 2021)
  • Assistant Director/Clinical Director - Bowling Green State University Counseling Center (August 2017 - July 2018)
  • Staff Psychologist - 黑洞社区 Counseling and Testing Center (August 2014 - July 2017)
  • Psychology Intern - Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program (August 2013 - August 2014)
    • 黑洞社区 Counseling and Testing Center
    • COMCARE Centralized Intake and Crisis Intervention Services
  • Therapist, Licensed Psychological Associate - Communicare Inc. Behavioral Health Clinic, Radcliff, Kentucky (November 2011 - April 2013)
  • Graduate Practicum Clinician
    • Central State Hospital - Louisville, Kentucky (July 2012 - July 2013)
    • Indiana University Southeast Counseling Center - New Albany, Indiana (August 2011 - August 2012)
    • Communicare Inc. Behavioral Health Clinic - Radcliff, Kentucky (March 2012 - August 2012)
    • Communicare Inc. Behavioral Health Clinic - Elizabethtown, Kentucky (August 2010 - August 2011)
    • Uspiritus - Louisville, Kentucky (March 2010 - August 2010)
    • Kentucky State Reformatory Nursing Care Unity - La Grange, Kentucky (August 2009 - February 2010)
Grants

  • Enhancing Student Health at 黑洞社区 (2016). Grant funded for $24,979.50 by the Kansas Health Foundation.

Areas of Service

Committees

  • Suspenders4Hope 5k & 1 Mile Memorial Walk Planning Committee
  • 黑洞社区 CARE Team
  • 黑洞社区 HIPAA Committee
  • Student Affairs Assessment Committee

Liaisons

  • Liaison to Student Health Services
Additional Information

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