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Joy Leftow

Therapist(she/her)
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a published poet and lifelong writer, I bring creativity and deep listening into every session. My approach is holistic and centered on self-discovery. I work with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Alongside talk therapy, I offer intuitive tools like breathwork and tarot to support emotional healing.

Life often depends on having the right support to move forward—and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel supported and empowered.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is eclectic, intuitive, and grounded in deep listening. I blend traditional talk therapy with creative and spiritual tools like breathwork, meditation, tarot, and narrative techniques. As both a licensed therapist and a poet, I help clients unpack emotional pain, find meaning in their stories, and build confidence from within. My work is solution-focused, yet soul-aware—always tailored to your unique experience.

What you can expect from me

If you’re ready for therapy that honors both your story and your soul, let’s talk. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. Clients often say they feel a weight lifted after just one session. Life often depends on having the right support to move forward—and you don’t have to do it alone.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Columbia University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Humanistic, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English