Nelly Leenman, LPC - Therapist in New Jersey

About Nelly

Nelly Leenman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey. She has eight years of clinical experience and brings a calm, straightforward approach to people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She speaks English and Dutch and aims to make the start of therapy feel manageable for busy families.

Nelly uses practical conversations to find what helps in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps a person can try between meetings.

Background and approach

She often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and person-centered listening to meet each person where they are. Her work includes addressing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes. She also supports people coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, illness, end-of-life questions, immigration stress, and isolation.

Nelly has experience with substance use and domestic violence related issues as part of that broader work. In sessions she pays attention to how patterns started and what keeps them going. That approach helps clients notice small choices that make a difference.

The tone is respectful and practical, with an emphasis on building strength and clearer communication. Beginning therapy with Nelly involves a short matching process and a plan tailored to the person’s needs. She uses a range of techniques rather than a single method, and adapts the work as goals change over time.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Nelly often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with hard emotions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps people change unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods as the work progresses.

Online therapy makes this collaborative work flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide a simpler option, and live chat or text messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy family schedules and access care from home or work.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with many common challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is respectful and practical. She blends direct problem-solving with listening and motivation work so clients leave with clear next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Nelly has eight years of professional experience working in a variety of healthcare settings and community contexts.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00822700.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New Jersey
Languages: English, Dutch

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