Speaking and Professional Education
Grounded, clinical-depth talks for organizations, conferences, faith communities, and communities navigating the middle of change.
Latosha D. Leonard brings 15+ years of clinical practice, lived experience, and original framework development to every speaking engagement. Her talks are not motivational. They are grounded, honest, and built to produce real orientation for real people in real transitions.She speaks from the framework, not around it.
Speaking topics.
The Middle of Change
What the in-between season actually is, why it gets misread as failure, and what people need to move through it.
Best for: All audiences
Regulate. Clarify. Act.
The three internal conditions that must be in place before grounded action is possible during transition.
Best for: Organizations, healthcare, and leadership.
Burnout as Information
Reframing burnout in the helping professions. Not as failure, but as a signal requiring orientation.
Best for: Therapist, social workers, and educators.
Navigating Change Without Urgency
For leaders and teams on how to build cultures that hold the middle without defaulting to panic or avoidance.
Best for: Executive, HR, and orgnizational.
The Disorientation Midlife Women Feel Isn't a Breakdown
A talk in development for TEDx and professional audiences exploring identity reconstruction in midlife.
Best for: Women's leadership, healthcare, and universities.
When You're in the Middle and Still Believe
A talk for faith communities and churches on navigating life transitions with both clinical framework and theological depth.
Best for: Churches, women's ministry, pastoral care teams, faith-based nonprofits, and seminaries.
What audiences receive.
A grounded framework for understanding transitional phasesLanguage that reduces shame and restores perspectivePractical tools for moving through the in-between without urgencyA more humane and sustainable approach to change
Speaking Partnerships
Your Yoga
Bastrop County Cares
Dress for Success
NAMI Central Texas
Austin Public Health
Austin Youth Summit
Just Sisters
Dream Together 2030/HEAL Initiative
Integral Care
African American Leadership Academy
National Alliance of Mental Illness
Central Texas Family Support Conference
Book Latosha for your event.
For event coordinators, conference organizers, and organizational leaders. To discuss availability, topics, and fees, begin with a conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Next ACT a traditional therapy practice?
Yes. Next ACT is a licensed mental health practice led by Latosha Leonard, LPC. While we offer workbooks and professional training, we also provide direct clinical services including individual holistic therapy and structured group counseling. We specialize in supporting high-functioning adults through grief, stress, and major life transitions.
What kind of therapy do you offer?
Latosha primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This is a values-based, action-oriented approach that helps you stop struggling with painful thoughts and feelings and start moving toward what truly matters to you. We also offer The Grief Recovery Method®, a scientifically validated program for moving beyond the pain of death, divorce, and other significant losses.
Do you offer group counseling?
Absolutely. We believe in the power of healing in community. We host virtual groups such as "Living with Purpose," a 6-week ACT-based journey to build resilience and clarity. We also offer Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Groups for those seeking a guided partnership through the grieving process.
Do you take insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Latosha is an in-network provider for several major insurance plans. Because coverage can vary, we recommend mentioning your provider in the 'Share Project Details' section of our contact form so we can verify your benefits during your initial consultation.
What is the "Grief Recovery Method®" and how is it different?
Unlike traditional talk therapy that may focus on managing symptoms, The Grief Recovery Method® is an action-based program. It provides specific tools to help you identify and "complete" the unfinished emotional business that comes with loss. It’s not about "getting over it," but about regaining your capacity for joy and productivity.
How do I know if I need a workbook or a therapy session?
Our workbooks are excellent self-guided tools for "orientation" and personal reflection. However, if you find that your distress is impacting your daily functioning, or if you are navigating deep-seated grief and trauma, individual or group therapy provides the professional, clinical support and personalized intervention needed for lasting healing.
What is the Middle of Change Intensive?
The Middle of Change Intensive is a 90-minute in-person guided experience built on three principles: Regulate. Clarify. Act. Participants leave with language for where they are, a calmer nervous system, clarity on what matters, and one aligned next step. It is available for individuals, helping professionals, and organizational teams. It is not therapy. It is mental health education — grounded in clinical evidence, designed for the middle of change.
Do you work with organizations and teams?
Yes. The Middle of Change Intensive for Teams is a 90-minute in-person experience for organizations navigating change, burnout, or transition. We work with healthcare organizations, nonprofits, universities, faith communities, and women's leadership groups. Organizational engagements start at $1,500 for a pilot session. See the For Organizations page for more information or schedule a conversation.
How do I get started?
The best first step depends on where you are. If you want to understand your phase in the middle of change, take the free quiz at nextacttherapy.com/quiz. If you are ready to book a session or consultation, use the Book a Consultation button. If you represent an organization and want to bring the Middle of Change Intensive to your team, visit the For Organizations page or schedule a 20-minute conversation. There is no wrong entry point.
