Nelly Leenman

Nelly Leenman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and career changes. Nelly has eight years of clinical experience and speaks English and Dutch.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are conversational and aimed at finding practical steps that fit each person's life. She draws from client-centered work and motivational interviewing to build motivation and respect the client's pace.

In session she also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas can help people clarify values and focus on meaningful action. Attachment-based perspectives inform work around relationships and patterns formed early in life.

Nelly has worked in a range of healthcare settings and says she tailors the plan to each individual's needs. She mentions helping people recover from narcissistic abuse and supports those coping with abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, and substance issues. Her manner is described as compassionate and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps.

She encourages honest conversation about goals and setbacks. People who choose her can expect a steady, goal-oriented approach that combines talking, skills practice, and problem solving.

How her approaches translate to online work

Nelly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where avoidance gets in the way of living fully.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own goals and pacing. That approach helps people feel heard and shapes the work around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors, which can be especially practical when adapting habits between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to the person's real-life needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find that remote work makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. Discussing the preferred format at intake helps plan sessions that fit daily routines and therapeutic goals.