Profile / United States
Nelly Leenman, LPC
New Jersey
LPC based in New Jersey - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- English and Dutch
About Nelly
Nelly Leenman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach mixes structured strategies and conversational work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning practical skills, and trying new ways of responding in daily life.
Nelly draws on experience across healthcare settings to adapt what she offers. She helps people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and major life changes. She also addresses issues such as codependency, domestic violence effects, addiction recovery, and end-of-life and hospice concerns.
She works with those coping with abandonment, attachment struggles, immigration-related stress, isolation or loneliness, and caregiving or aging challenges. Practical goal-setting and straightforward tools are central to her work rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. People should confirm the current session options before booking and follow the sign-up steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means identifying patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and using brief exercises to change how daily routines feel. ACT emphasizes values and committed action. It helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape expectations in close relationships and guide practical ways to change interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, or a mix will suit the client’s needs and daily life demands.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel. Video can allow face-to-face interaction while phone calls use less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in option. Discuss format preferences during the intake so sessions can be arranged to match schedule and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style blends structured techniques with client-centered conversation. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing concrete skills.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional work experience across healthcare settings and brings that experience into clinical work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.