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Jessica Leising, LMHC

Strengths-focused support for anxiety, relationships, and healing
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and communication help
  • Trauma informed care

About Jessica Leising

Jessica Leising is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 5 years of professional experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Her work commonly focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries meaningful strengths that can be drawn on during difficult seasons. With a steady, collaborative style, Jessica helps clients recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck and identify practical steps toward the changes they want to make.

Beginning therapy can take real courage, especially when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. Jessica offers a supportive space to start where a client is, clarify goals, and move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jessica Leising have?

Jessica Leising has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Jessica Leising a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jessica Leising is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York. Her license number is NY LMHC 014778.

In which languages does Jessica Leising provide therapy?

Jessica Leising provides therapy in English.

Where is Jessica Leising located?

Jessica Leising is located in New York.

How can I work with Jessica Leising as my therapist?

You can work with Jessica Leising through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jessica Leising work with international clients?

No. Jessica Leising does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessica Leising cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Therapy, Built for Online Support

Jessica Leising uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means her work is guided by approaches that are commonly used by licensed professionals and grounded in research-informed practice. In online therapy, this can translate into structured, goal-oriented conversations that help clients better understand what is driving stress, anxiety, and low mood, while also building skills to respond differently over time.

She also brings a strengths-focused perspective, helping clients identify what is already working, clarify values, and build motivation and confidence. This approach can be especially helpful for self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and times when someone feels stuck or discouraged. For clients affected by trauma and abuse, therapy can focus on creating steadier coping strategies and making sense of experiences at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the work together as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of formats can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule while staying connected between sessions in a way that feels comfortable.

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