About Leonela
Leonela Marte is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting challenges. She practices in New York and brings seven years of experience to each conversation. Leonela aims to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk about what matters most to them.
She focuses on building practical plans that fit each person’s life. Leonela listens for patterns in mood, relationships, and routine, then works with clients to set clear, manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through immediate worries, practicing new ways to cope, and checking progress week to week. Her approach centers on sensitivity and compassion. Leonela tailors sessions to individual needs rather than following a fixed script.
She supports people who want to improve self-esteem, manage stress at work, or find more balance after difficult life events. Parents and caregivers often seek her help for parenting strain, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, money and financial concerns, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness.
Leonela works with people on impulse control, social anxiety, and other everyday challenges. Beginning therapy with Leonela starts with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Conversations are intended to be practical, steady, and focused on helping clients make progress in real life.
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Leonela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach is working on coping skills and problem-solving to reduce stress and anxiety; this involves learning simple strategies to manage symptoms and responding differently to triggers. Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care, which helps people process difficult memories and rebuild a sense of safety and control over daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Leonela will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the individual's pace and needs. The therapist adapts tools over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable for the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats let people check in between meetings or use brief check-ins during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping focus on progress and practical steps.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English