- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- Post-traumatic stress
About Carolina
Carolina Leiva is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Carolina also focuses on life purpose, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. She offers a calm, attentive presence for people who feel stuck or uncertain after a big life change.
Carolina uses an integrative way of working that draws on clinical counseling and transpersonal psychology. Sessions are conversational and practical. She helps people name what feels off, notice patterns, and try small changes that clarify next steps. Conversations can include thinking about values, boundaries, and everyday routines.
In the room she balances emotional listening with concrete tools. That can mean learning ways to manage anxiety in the moment, setting realistic goals for recovery from a breakup, or adjusting eating habits with curiosity rather than judgment. She encourages experimentation and learning from what does and does not work.
Carolina pays attention to how a person’s sense of meaning and purpose affects everyday choices. She supports people who want to reconnect with what matters after work, relationship, or health changes. Progress is paced to each person’s readiness.
Her practice is aimed at adults in New York who prefer a blend of talk therapy and practical strategies. Prospective clients are invited to review session options before booking and to use the practice website for additional details.
Therapeutic methods and how they translate online
Carolina blends clinical counseling with elements of transpersonal psychology to support people searching for direction and meaning. Clinical counseling offers structured conversations, symptom management, and practical strategies for anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress. Transpersonal ideas invite attention to values, purpose, and a broader sense of meaning when clients want to reconnect with what matters.These approaches are explored collaboratively. The therapist and client assess what feels most helpful and adjust methods as needs and goals evolve. That might mean focusing on short-term skills for coping with panic, or shifting toward deeper reflection about life purpose over several sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions convenient because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent scheduling. Online work also makes it easier to continue therapy during relocation or while balancing childcare and appointments. Carolina will discuss how to shape sessions so they fit the client’s everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, eating issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style combines clinical counseling with transpersonal ideas in an integrative way. Sessions are conversational and practical, aiming to name patterns and try small steps that clarify next actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns related to mood, stress, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.