- Addictions
- Parenting
- Guilt and shame
About Leaf
Leaf Coleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with 10 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career changes, and coping with major life shifts. He also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, divorce and separation, and social anxiety.
Leaf keeps sessions practical and down to earth. He talks through problems with clear questions and reflections. He helps people break big problems into manageable steps. Sessions focus on what to try next, not abstract theory.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address compulsive behaviors, panic, obsessions, and process addictions. For people facing infidelity, jealousy, or blended family tensions, he maps patterns and looks for concrete changes in behavior and communication. For parenting or career transitions, he helps set realistic goals and experiment with new ways of acting.
Leaf describes his work as collaborative. He listens to the facts of a situation, suggests practical strategies, and checks in about what is working. He pays attention to guilt and shame when those feelings are getting in the way of daily life and relationships.
Appointments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and based in New York. Prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session after selecting the See online therapy options button.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Leaf uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address compulsive behaviors and anxiety. One approach focuses on behavior change - identifying triggers, testing small behavioral experiments, and adjusting routines to reduce compulsive or avoidant reactions. This can help with process addictions, hoarding tendencies, and unwanted repetitive behaviors.Another common method targets anxiety and panic through exposure and coping skills. That involves gradual practice of feared situations and learning short-term strategies to manage intense moments. This approach can help with social anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive concerns.
Finding the right combination of approaches happens collaboratively. He will discuss different techniques, try them in session, and check which methods feel useful for the client's goals and day-to-day life. The therapist reviews progress and adjusts plans based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing what the work itself involves.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt and shame does he help with?
He works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, parenting, addiction, and life changes. He addresses feelings that interfere with daily choices and relationships.
How does he approach therapy for shame and guilt?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying specific behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That practice has included work on addictions, OCD, panic, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York. His practice is based in New York and works with adults.
Which languages are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. The site notes that cost varies by location.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.