- Addictions
- Parenting
- Social anxiety
About Leaf
Leaf Coleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with ten years of experience. He focuses on addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes. He also helps people facing social anxiety and phobia and related problems like panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps to try next. He asks clear questions and offers strategies people can test between sessions. The aim is to reduce what gets in the way of everyday living and relationships.
Leaf uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on patterns that cause distress. He helps people learn new ways to respond to cravings, anxious thoughts, and relationship triggers. Sessions include skill practice, planning for real situations, and reviewing what worked or didn’t.
He has spent a decade helping people navigate divorce, blended family tensions, and midlife transitions. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, infidelity, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. His work includes attention to men's issues, hoarding, and job-related stressors.
People who meet with him can expect clear goals and practical tasks between sessions. He uses plain language and steady pacing so conversations do not feel rushed. If someone is unsure about session options, he asks them to confirm the current formats before scheduling.
How evidence-based methods fit into online sessions
Leaf draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on observable changes in thinking and behavior. Cognitive-behavioral approaches work on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking; this helps with anxiety, panic, and obsessive thoughts. Behavioral strategies include gradual exposure and response prevention, which involve facing feared situations step by step and practicing different responses to reduce avoidance.He also uses skills-based work aimed at managing cravings and impulsive behaviors. This includes planning for triggers, testing coping strategies between sessions, and reviewing what helped. The therapist and client decide together which methods match the client’s goals and comfort level, and they adjust the plan as they learn what works best.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet without traveling to an office. Therapists can help clients arrange session length and frequency to match daily life and personal goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leaf Coleman focus on?
He focuses on addictions, intimacy issues, parenting, career changes, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and collaborative, emphasizing clear goals, skill practice, and step-by-step strategies to handle real situations.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of behavior and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.