About Leslie
Leslie Moriarty is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or the effects of trauma. Leslie also helps those struggling with low self-esteem, shame, guilt, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She focuses on listening carefully and helping people notice strengths they may not see. Sessions aim to turn insights into practical steps that fit everyday life.
How Leslie works
That can mean learning ways to manage intense feelings, try new behaviors, or challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. Leslie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques while adapting them to each person's needs. She creates a calm space for people to talk through painful memories and current stressors.
The goal is to build resilience and clearer direction, not to rush the process. Over a long career she has supported people through single-issue crises and ongoing struggles alike. Her work balances emotional understanding with simple tools for coping and change.
Many clients come wanting help with specific symptoms and leave with clearer priorities and practical steps they can use daily. Leslie holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in New York. She communicates in English and integrates clients' values and goals into each plan.
If someone wants pragmatic, steady support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or questions about meaning, she offers experienced guidance.
What Leslie works with
The areas below are the ones Leslie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LSCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Leslie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common strategy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so anxiety and low mood become easier to manage. Another method supports processing traumatic memories and distressing emotions in a paced, structured way so those memories cause less day-to-day disruption.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Leslie talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people meet face to face when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and ways to keep therapy consistent despite a busy life.
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