Leah Weissman, LISW, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 6 years in practice
Leah Weissman is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 096564 · expires October 2026
- LISW, Ohio
- I.2506759 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1336772813 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Leah
Leah Weissman is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She holds New York LCSW and Ohio LISW credentials and brings six years of clinical experience to her work. Leah aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Leah sets a calm, nonjudgmental tone in sessions so people can talk openly about painful experiences.
Background and approach
She uses proven therapeutic techniques to help clients reduce symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. Conversations move at a steady pace and center on concrete steps clients can try between sessions. Leah pays attention to how early attachment and abandonment concerns affect present relationships.
She helps people untangle hurt from the past so they can notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Practical communication skills and problem-solving are common focuses when partners or friends are strained. For those facing mood struggles, Leah combines short-term coping tools with goals that address underlying issues like guilt, shame, or isolation.
She also supports people dealing with life transitions - divorce, caregiving stress, midlife questions, or money worries. Sessions balance emotional processing with action planning. Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs.
She works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule according to therapist availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online support
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One common approach she uses is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety and mood regulation, such as breathing, grounding, and short behavior changes to reduce symptoms. This helps when worry or low mood gets in the way of daily life.She also draws on attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps people notice repeating behaviors, understand triggers like abandonment or control issues, and try different ways of connecting. For clients dealing with trauma, Leah incorporates careful processing with pacing that matches what the person can handle.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities and revisit what is or isn’t working as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people keep visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, on-the-go ways to share updates or get brief support between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Leah address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
What is Leah's therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and supportive, emphasizing open conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on both emotional work and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does Leah have?
Leah has six years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship concerns. That experience informs her practical, problem-focused approach.
Where is Leah licensed and based?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and in New York as an LCSW and provides services from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Leah?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on her availability.
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