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Leah Shrock

Leah Shrock

LCSW

Therapist · New York · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and mood concerns

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  • Calm-focused strategies
  • Short-term goals
  • Collaborative care

About Leah

Leah Shrock is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, anger, and worries about self-esteem. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and supports clients as they start working toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

Leah keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what a person needs right now. She builds an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are practical and geared toward small steps that can make daily life feel easier.

With five years of professional experience and an LCSW credential, Leah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She works with each person to set simple goals and choose strategies that fit their life. That might include learning ways to notice and manage anger, improving communication, or building confidence.

Leah emphasizes collaboration. She talks with clients about what helps and adjusts plans as progress is made. The approach is flexible and paced to each person’s comfort level.

She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Leah encourages people who are ready to take a step toward change to consider a brief matching questionnaire and a scheduled intake to begin.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete skills to notice and manage strong feelings, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood swings. Another approach centers on improving communication and conflict habits, helping people speak more clearly and handle disagreements with less escalation.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Leah will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that match those needs, and adjust as progress is made. The process is meant to be gradual and responsive to what a person finds useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone attend from a quieter place or choose arrangements that suit their comfort with video or audio. Ask about available formats when arranging the first appointment.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW · No. 096704
NPI
1689168247

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leah help with?

Leah helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, mood disorders, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She keeps sessions practical and collaborative, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk. The work centers on small, useful steps that fit into everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

Leah has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background informs her practical approach to common emotional concerns.

What credentials and location apply to Leah?

Leah holds an LCSW, which is noted as NY LCSW, and she practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

Leah does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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