Leah Piorkowski

I hold a MS in mental health counseling and I am licensed and board certified (NCC) in NY State. I have over 10 years of experience providing therapy to treat anxiety, depression, trauma disorders, relationship problems, adjustment issues and a variety of other diagnoses and psychosocial stressors. I enjoy working with clients of diverse backgrounds and I modify my approach based on individual needs and preferences. I feel honored to be able to do this meaningful work and I am constantly in awe of the strengths, resilience and ability to make profound life changes that I have witnessed with my clients.

I use an integrative therapeutic approach. My primary modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I also use Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed techniques. Above all I believe in doing whatever works for you as everyone is unique and there is no "one size fits all" therapeutic approach. I begin with a person-centered approach and I will listen and learn about what you have been experiencing. I will foster an atmosphere of equality and mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship and we will collaboratively decide what specific approaches are the best fit for you.

I hope that after our first session you will feel a sense of hope that you can start to make the changes you want to see in your life. I believe that you are the expert of you and my role is to bear witness to your experience, teach you some helpful tools, and help guide you on your journey. I will always provide a safe space for you to share whatever you are struggling with and we will collaboratively create a plan that will help you to start living a rich and meaningful life.