About Leyla
Leyla Fonseca Corrales, LMHC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports concerns linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. Leyla is based in New York and offers therapy in English.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She aims to build trust so people feel comfortable sharing at their own pace. Sessions can be more conversational or more structured depending on what each person prefers.
How Leyla works
Leyla often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She adapts tools and exercises to match what someone needs right now. The goal is to develop skills that can be used between sessions.
With six years of clinical experience, Leyla brings steady, straightforward guidance. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, clear steps toward change. Progress is paced to fit each person’s life and readiness.
People who reach out can expect clear explanations of techniques and simple homework when it helps. Leyla emphasizes communication skills, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies. She works with clients to find what feels useful and realistic in everyday life.
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Ways CBT and online sessions can fit your life
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how you feel. It often uses short exercises and homework to build skills for anxiety, low mood, and stress.When conversations feel unclear, Leyla uses communication-focused work to help people say what they mean and be understood. That can include role-play, practicing phrases, and breaking down what gets in the way of clear interaction.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Leyla will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust based on goals and what feels usable day to day. That way the plan fits real life, not just theory.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling easier and let therapy fit around school, work, or other routines.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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