Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Leaf Coleman, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 095619
- NPI
- 1336829951
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Leaf supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Intimacy issues
- Parenting and career
About Leaf
Leaf Coleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing addictions, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stresses, career transitions, and other major life changes.
He works in a practical, direct way. Sessions focus on identifying immediate problems and small changes that fit daily life. He uses evidence-based techniques to break down patterns that keep people stuck and to build clearer routines and choices.
Leaf often addresses issues tied to relationships and behavior. That includes infidelity, jealousy, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and family problems. He also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling or pornography, and sex addiction.
Mental health problems like panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, hoarding, guilt and shame, and midlife transitions are within his scope. He helps people sort priorities, set achievable goals, and manage disruptive thoughts or compulsions with concrete tools.
His method is collaborative and straightforward. He and the person in therapy work together to test practical strategies and adjust them based on what helps. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and planning next steps.
Leaf brings his decade of experience to appointments in New York. He aims to keep sessions focused on clear outcomes and real-life improvements rather than long theoretical talks.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches for online work
Leaf uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable change. Cognitive-behavioral style work helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, compulsions, and panic symptoms. Behavioral strategies and structured planning support addiction-related concerns by breaking habits into manageable steps and creating alternative routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leaf will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts plans over time based on what is working and what is not, so the process stays practical and goal-oriented.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in his biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or offering options that don't require being on camera. The focus is on making therapy usable within everyday schedules while applying proven methods to the concerns you bring.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with addictions, intimacy-related concerns, parenting issues, career changes, and coping with major life transitions. Additional focuses include divorce, blended family challenges, OCD and panic symptoms, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes problem-solving and skill practice. Sessions aim to identify small, concrete changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with the issues listed in his profile. That experience informs how he structures sessions and selects techniques.
What credential and licensure does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers