Nelly Leenman, LPC
Therapist in New Jersey
Nelly Leenman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem struggles.
- Licensed inNew Jersey
- License37PC00822700
- NPI 1376281717
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Dutch
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About Nelly
Nelly Leenman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and supports people working through career changes, parenting strain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. She adapts conversation and techniques to each person.
Sessions are straightforward and centered on the client's goals. Nelly uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, and acceptance-based approaches to help people build coping skills.
Background and approach
Her background includes eight years of clinical work across a variety of healthcare settings. That experience informs a flexible style that mixes focused skill-building with supportive listening. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly about hard experiences.
Nelly offers help for a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, domestic violence, drug and alcohol struggles, and end-of-life or hospice related stress. She also supports people dealing with immigration challenges, illness like cancer, isolation, and aging-related worries. Therapy begins by identifying what matters most to the client and then trying approaches that fit their life.
Nelly emphasizes practical change - small steps that build confidence and reduce distress. She works in English and Dutch and tailors the plan to each person's needs.
Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00822700 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1376281717 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nelly names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How these approaches work online
Nelly often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness. In short sessions this can help people notice patterns and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions in line with those values. ACT helps when worry or low mood get in the way of daily life by teaching practical skills to move toward what matters.
Nelly blends Client-Centered Therapy into her work by listening without judgment and shaping the session around the client's concerns. This creates space to bring up difficult topics like trauma, grief, or addiction at a comfortable pace.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they try methods and adjust them over time so the work fits the client's needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What issues does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill-building with empathic listening to help clients set and reach clear goals.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in varied healthcare settings, which informs a flexible approach to different concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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