- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Money and finances
About Leonela
Leonela Marte is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. She also supports people facing parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation and confidence. Her manner is calm and respectful, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable.
Leonela focuses on understanding each person’s unique situation before choosing a path forward. She listens for patterns in relationships, self-talk, and daily habits that contribute to overwhelm. Together with the person she helps, she sets clear, achievable goals and breaks challenges into smaller, workable steps.
Her approach centers on sensitivity and compassion. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions look at practical changes as well as the feelings that get in the way of change.
People bring concerns ranging from workplace stress and social anxiety to parenting strain and money and financial issues. Leonela pays attention to life context - caregiving duties, body image struggles, or isolation - and helps people sort priorities and next steps. She aims to strengthen confidence so people can make decisions that feel right for them.
Starting a conversation with Leonela is framed as a collaborative process. She guides problem-solving, supports shifts in behavior, and encourages realistic self-compassion while people work toward clearer purpose and renewed motivation.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Leonela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices new ways of thinking and responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, worry, and day-to-day motivation struggles.She also emphasizes techniques that strengthen relationships and attachment patterns by improving communication and understanding of recurring dynamics. These strategies help with parenting strain, problems connecting with others, and feelings of loneliness or isolation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leonela collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, pace, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts plans as needs change so the work stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional while keeping therapy consistent across life changes.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leonela work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports parenting challenges, self-esteem, motivation, and money and financial issues.
What is her style of therapy?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with a focus on tailoring conversations and plans to each person. She combines emotional support with practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Leonela has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and workplace stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.