- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety support
About Carolina
Carolina Leiva is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating issues, self-esteem worries, and depression, and also focuses on topics like divorce and separation, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.
Carolina uses an integrative style that draws on clinical counseling and transpersonal psychology. Sessions aim to help people notice what gets in the way of their daily life and to build clearer ways of responding. She talks through practical steps as well as deeper personal themes, depending on what someone needs.
Her approach often balances practical coping strategies with opportunities to reflect on values and meaning. Clients can expect a mix of short-term problem solving and longer conversations about life purpose or past experiences that still affect daily functioning. The work can include managing stress, improving how someone relates to others, or addressing low self-esteem.
Carolina also offers support around pregnancy and childbirth concerns and post-traumatic stress topics. She acknowledges experiences that affect identity and relationships and aims to help people find more consistent ways to act and feel in social settings.
Sessions are conducted in English from her New York practice. Prospective clients are advised to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the practice steps to request an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Carolina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside transpersonal-informed perspectives. One approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, helping people learn concrete strategies to manage physical symptoms and nervous thoughts. Another approach supports examining personal meaning and values to help with life purpose, self-esteem, and recovery after difficult events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carolina aims to collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She will discuss options, try approaches, and adjust them based on what helps a person move forward in small, manageable steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible timing around work or childcare. It can also let someone check in with their therapist without being on camera if that feels better at first. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to combine practical skill building with reflective work so therapy can match both immediate needs and longer-term goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Carolina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends clinical counseling with transpersonal psychology in an integrative way. That means she uses practical coping steps alongside deeper reflection on values and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in mental health settings and counseling roles.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Carolina is an LMHC licensed in New York and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.