- CBT methods
- Young adult issues
- Social anxiety focus
About Leyla
Leyla Fonseca Corrales is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience based in New York. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Sessions are offered in English and she provides virtual care within New York State.
Leyla often sees young people who feel overstimulated or misunderstood and who have trouble explaining what they feel. She uses straightforward talk and practices that help with day-to-day coping. Some clients follow structured strategies and others prefer more open conversation depending on what helps them engage.
Her main clinical approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and helps people try small changes to test what works. Leyla integrates CBT techniques into sessions when they fit the person's needs and goals.
She aims to build trust gradually so people can open up at a comfortable pace. Sessions tend to mix practical exercises with conversations about relationships, communication, and self-image. Leyla also addresses concerns tied to autism and Asperger Syndrome, attention differences, and issues common to young adults.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. If someone is unsure about formats available, Leyla asks they confirm current session options before booking.
How CBT can be used in online sessions
Leyla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a key method. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to see if feelings shift. It is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and phobias where practicing different responses can reduce avoidance.She combines that structured work with open conversation when needed. Finding the right mix is part of the process. Leyla will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust plans together with the client so the method fits personal needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, try short booster sessions, or practice skills between appointments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to deliver CBT exercises, guided practice, and communication skill work in ways that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine open conversation and practical exercises. She adapts between structured CBT work and more freeform talk depending on the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with young people and adults on anxiety and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in 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; virtual sessions are provided within New York State.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.