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- Addictions
- Parenting
- Intimacy issues
About Leaf
LCSW in New York with 10 years of experience, Leaf Coleman helps people facing addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and major life changes.
Leaf focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He talks through patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions aim to identify small changes that reduce stress and improve relationships and daily functioning.
He works with issues that often overlap, such as divorce and separation, blended family strain, and substance misuse. He also addresses obsessive-compulsive habits, panic attacks, process addictions like gambling or pornography, and problems with jealousy and infidelity. These concerns are handled in straightforward conversations about behavior and choices.
Leaf uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He reviews what has helped in the past, tests alternatives in real life, and adjusts plans based on what the person reports. Goal setting and measurable steps are part of the process.
Sessions include practical problem solving for parenting and career decisions as well as coping strategies for midlife transitions and men’s issues. He keeps explanations direct and focuses on clear next steps that a person can try between appointments.
People interested in starting complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payments use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques he draws on are behavioral interventions and skills-based work. Behavioral approaches focus on changing actions and routines that maintain problems, which can help with addictions, compulsions, and panic symptoms. Skills-based work teaches specific coping tools such as distress-tolerance techniques and exposure-informed steps to reduce avoidance in social anxiety.Leaf treats approach selection as a collaborative process. He reviews a person’s goals and past experiences, then suggests methods to try. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted based on what the person reports between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or reducing bandwidth needs when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help people keep continuity of care and apply new strategies in their everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career changes, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include divorce, blended family issues, hoarding, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach grounded in evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting measurable steps, and testing new behaviors between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals on addiction, relationship, and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.