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Leonela Marte

Therapist · New York

Leonela Marte

LCSW

Licensed clinical social worker - Life purpose and mood concerns

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Experience
7 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting challenges
  • Self-esteem work

About Leonela

Leonela Marte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns. Leonela focuses on practical steps people can take when they feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next.

She favors direct conversation and clear goals. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. Leonela helps people notice how thoughts, emotions, and daily choices interact, then tries small, doable changes to test new ways of coping and relating.

Her background includes seven years of clinical practice in New York as an LCSW. That experience informs work with workplace stress, communication problems, and the particular pressures many parents face. Leonela also addresses isolation, impulse control, money worries, and body image issues.

In sessions she helps people sort priorities, set short-term steps, and track progress. She pays attention to attachment concerns and how past relationships shape current habits. Conversations can include practical problem-solving for caregiving stress, clearer communication strategies, and ways to rebuild confidence.

People who come when they are feeling unsure about life purpose or facing a major change can expect a steady, straightforward process. Leonela will collaborate on a plan that fits day-to-day life and aims to reduce overwhelm while building clearer options for what comes next.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 097079

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Leonela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach looks at thoughts and behaviors to break unhelpful cycles, helping with anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems. Another approach examines patterns from past relationships to understand attachment wounds and how they affect current relationships and parenting.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences together and suggest methods to try. That collaborative process helps identify which techniques feel useful and which need adjustment over time.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain momentum between appointments and experiment with new habits in their usual environment.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues along with related topics like workplace problems and life purpose.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

Her style uses clear conversation and practical steps. She looks at current patterns and tries small changes to see what helps in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience as a practicing social worker in New York.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.

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