Leora Goldenberg

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Licensed in NY and FL, I offer virtual therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, people-pleasing and life transitions. Combining CBT, ACT, and Brainspotting, I create personalized approaches in a supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Select insurance accepted.”

About Me

In 9th grade, I had to read Dibs in Search of Self for literature class. It’s the story of a young boy everyone had essentially written off—until one extraordinary play therapist was able to really see and understand him, and it completely changed his life. That book stayed with me and showed me the power one person can have in helping another feel truly seen. Throughout my internship and over ten years in the field, I’ve worked in early childcare centers, hospitals, clinics, group practices, and now in private practice. Across all of these settings, the theme has been the same: people want to be seen, heard, and understood. When they’re given that kind of space, change can be deep and impactful.

Approach

I’m not a “smile and nod” therapist, I show up as a real person, with compassion, gentle humor, and honest, thoughtful questions so you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what your nervous system is trying to protect you from. I use approaches like Brainspotting and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work through trauma, understand what keeps you feeling stuck, and build clarity, confidence, and a healthier sense of self.

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Basic Information

Brooklyn, United States

Services

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed and replaying the same thoughts in your head over and over again? You don't feel like yourself anymore. The excessive nervousness, fear, worry, procrastination and emotional distress is wearing you down and negatively impacting your life. You want to feel like yourself again, before anxiety set in. I can help you get there. In our work, anxiety doesn’t get to be the main character, you do. As we create a safe, judgment-free space where you can say the hard things out loud and start to trust yourself again. Therapy with me is about processing what you’ve been through, quieting the inner critic, saying “no” without guilt, feeling more at home in your own skin, and moving toward a life that actually feels like yours.

Services Offered:

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Brainspotting
A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Inadequacy
A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Fordham University

Registrations

Association of Social Work Boards

Social Worker

Service Area

Leora Goldenberg

In-person & Online

Brooklyn, New York

United States