Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Leah Weissman, LISW, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 096564
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2506759
- NPI
- 1336772813
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Leah 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Leah
Leah Weissman is a licensed clinical social worker in New York (LCSW) and Ohio (LISW) with six years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Leah focuses on practical, everyday concerns that affect work, family, and mood.
She works with people to make space for honest conversation about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and testing small changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Leah pays attention to how past hurts and attachment issues shape current relationships.
Her background includes six years of clinical work in community and outpatient settings. That experience informs a straightforward style that concentrates on clear goals and manageable steps. Leah brings particular attention to issues like abandonment, communication problems, control issues, and caregiver stress.
Leah helps clients address body image, financial stress, midlife concerns, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness. She also supports people working through divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. Sessions often include skills for handling upsetting feelings and improving everyday functioning.
Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and logistics. To begin, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anxiety or low mood, and then practices specific skills to shift those patterns. This is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns formed in the past and how they affect current relationships. Work here involves noticing interaction styles, practicing new ways of communicating, and testing different responses to reduce conflict and isolation. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Leah will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process means techniques can change as concerns evolve. Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography did not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If camera-free check-ins or brief phone sessions are preferable, discuss those options when scheduling to see what fits day-to-day life.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York, Ohio
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, money issues, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach centers on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes to improve day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience. That includes community and outpatient clinical settings which shape her practical focus.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Ohio (LISW) and New York (LCSW). These are the credentials listed for her practice.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Confirm language and location details before scheduling.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm the currently offered session formats before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the site's terms.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers