- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About Leslie
Leslie Moriarty is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She holds LCSW (New York) and LSCSW (Kansas) credentials and works with people who report stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem. She also helps people dealing with guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
Leslie uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice what gets in the way of daily functioning. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable steps, and skills people can use between meetings. The work includes talking through difficult memories, testing out new behaviors, and reducing overwhelming emotional reactions.
Her approach centers on straightforward collaboration. She helps clients name unhelpful patterns, try different ways of responding, and track small changes over time. Conversations tend to be paced to match what each person can handle in the moment.
Leslie brings many years of clinical practice to common life problems. She draws on methods that address mood, stress, trauma responses, and social fears. The emphasis is on practical change rather than abstract theory.
People who choose her often want clear, step-by-step tools as well as space to talk through shame, purpose, and social anxiety. To begin, clients are guided through a short questionnaire and scheduling process so the first session can focus on priorities and next steps.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Leslie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. She often draws on approaches that help people process difficult memories and reduce symptoms related to trauma, explaining each step and practicing skills together in session. She also uses behavioral and exposure-based methods to help people test social situations in small, manageable steps and to reduce avoidance patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try, based on the person’s goals, comfort level, and how they respond to initial steps. This is a collaborative process that may shift as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by cutting travel time and allowing meetings during breaks or from another quiet setting. Different formats also let people choose whether to use video, audio, or a shorter check-in, depending on what suits their schedule and energy level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like guilt, shame, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques to set goals, practice skills, and reduce intense emotional reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with people who face mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW in New York and an LSCSW in Kansas and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.