About Jared

A person to
work alongside you.

Jared Leaderman, Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, MT-BC. Counselor, music therapist, and founder of Focus & Flourish.

Dr. Jared Leaderman seated with his dog
A collaborative relationship

Let’s get curious
about what fits.

My work brings together mental health counseling, music therapy, and an interest in how people find meaning, connection, and ways forward.

I approach our work with attention to your experiences, culture, interests, and circumstances. We can explore the role of music, creativity, or practical systems when those are useful to you.

My background includes education and school counseling, alongside private practice. That experience informs how I think about transitions, changing demands, and the environments in which we live and work.

My practice is deeply informed by the voices of Autistic and ADHD self- advocates, ensuring care is always respectful, culturally competent, and truly affirming.

Professional background

Clinical training.
A creative perspective.

Mental health counseling

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, California #6389.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Massachusetts #8015.

Music therapy

Board-Certified Music Therapist, MT-BC #09190.

Doctoral education

Ph.D. in International Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Earlier education

M.A., Lesley University
B.A., Bates College

A conversation is a good place to start

Let’s see whether it feels like a fit.

A free 20-minute consultation is a place to ask questions, talk about what you need, and explore whether working together feels like a fit.