About Leah
Leah Shrock helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. She introduces straightforward steps to make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Leah presents herself calmly and directly so people can talk through hard things without feeling judged.
Leah is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in New York with five years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns like depression, anger, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
She also supports people working on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and women’s issues. In sessions Leah aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be named. She listens, helps organize what matters most, and works with each person to set realistic next steps.
Expect practical conversation and clear options rather than long clinical explanations. Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tackle everyday problems. She helps people build small habits that reduce stress and improve mood.
When relationship tension or anger comes up, she helps identify patterns and offers ways to shift them. Leah encourages starting with one small goal and adjusting from there. She supports people through changes at a steady pace, matching tools to each person’s situation.
This approach suits someone who wants a clear path and a steady, nonjudgmental partner during the process.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and easy to apply during remote sessions. One commonly used approach focuses on building coping skills that reduce stress and manage anxiety; this involves learning small routines and breathing or grounding techniques to use when feeling overwhelmed. Another approach targets mood and motivation by breaking larger goals into tiny, achievable steps and tracking progress over time to rebuild confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made, and checks in regularly to keep the process useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can be handy for quick check-ins or shorter problem-solving exchanges. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep continuity between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also works with
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English