Leonela Marte, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 7 years in practice

Leonela Marte welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or the long-term effects of trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 097079 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1598491441 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Leonela

Leonela Marte welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. She helps with parenting strain, low self-esteem, motivation issues, and problems that affect everyday life. Leonela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings seven years of clinical experience to each conversation.

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings, and on making goals that fit your life.

Background and approach

She listens first, then tailors a plan to what feels manageable for you. Leonela works in New York and offers care in English. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk about hard things without judgment.

The therapist emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. In sessions she breaks concerns down into simple, actionable parts. That may mean practicing new ways to handle stress, building confidence in small steps, or addressing painful memories at a pace you control.

Parents can get help coping with caregiver stress and parenting challenges. Her background includes seven years of clinical work in community settings. Leonela draws on practical strategies that fit everyday life and the specific challenges a person brings.

Starting therapy is described as a courageous move, and she focuses on supporting people through that early period and beyond.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leonela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and how online sessions work

Leonela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes skills for managing stress and anxiety through short exercises and behavior changes that you can practice between sessions. This helps reduce overwhelming feelings and build steady coping habits. Another approach centers on working through trauma and abuse at a pace the client controls, using gradual techniques that aim to reduce the hold painful memories have on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leonela collaborates with people to decide which techniques match their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what feels most helpful and doable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more verbal and visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send short updates, handle quick concerns, or fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can Leonela help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. Sessions aim to identify manageable steps and build skills that apply to daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience providing clinical services in New York. That work has included helping people manage mood, trauma, and life stressors.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. Language of service is English.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided at signup.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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