Leslie Moriarty, LCSW, LSCSW

Leslie Moriarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem. Leslie also focuses on guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.

She emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions typically involve talking through what feels most urgent, identifying patterns that cause distress, and testing small changes that can reduce day-to-day strain. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, worry, and the effects of trauma.

Leslie draws on long experience to help people sort through difficult feelings. She pays attention to how problems show up in daily life - at work, in relationships, and during routine tasks. That means setting goals that fit the client's schedule and resources.

Her approach is collaborative and focused on skills people can use between sessions. Clients might work on managing anxiety in social situations, addressing shame that holds them back, or building routines that support mood. The work blends short-term problem solving with deeper attention to recurring themes.

People who choose Leslie can expect clear, practical conversation about what to try next. She helps clients notice small changes that lead to steadier functioning and clearer purpose over time.

Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions