- Stress and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About Leslie
Leslie Moriarty is a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW and LSCSW credentials and over 25 years of experience in New York. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. Leslie also focuses on guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, and questions about life purpose.
Leslie helps people talk through what feels stuck. Sessions focus on naming patterns that get in the way and practicing new ways of responding. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide problem-solving and to reduce overwhelming reactions. Work may include learning skills for anxiety, processing painful memories, and testing different approaches to goals about work or meaning.
Her style is straightforward and relational. Leslie listens for themes that link past experiences to present struggles. She then suggests practical steps people can try between sessions, such as behavioral experiments, mood monitoring, or short exposure tasks for social worries. Progress is tracked in clear, manageable ways so people can see what changes.
Leslie is used to helping people reorient after life changes. That might mean shifting priorities after a job change, recovering from a relationship loss, or testing a new direction when current choices feel hollow. She helps clients consider what matters now and what small steps could make daily life feel more purposeful.
Session pacing and focus are adjusted to the person’s needs. People leaving initial conversations usually have a short plan to try and a clearer sense of next steps. Language of work is English and she practices in New York.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Leslie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts. These methods help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice alternative, more helpful ways of thinking in daily situations.Behavioral methods involve small experiments and gradual practice. For social anxiety or phobia, that can mean structured exposure tasks and step-by-step rehearsals to build confidence. For stress and depression, behavioral work can include activity scheduling and manageable goal setting to shift daily routines.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is working and what feels realistic for the person’s life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. If you value structured, skills-based work and practical steps between meetings, online sessions can support that work while fitting into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and relational. She uses evidence-based techniques and practical exercises to help people try different responses between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience practicing as a social worker in New York.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW and practices in New York.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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