Therapist profile
Nelly Leenman, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
Continue with NellyKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00822700
- NPI1376281717
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Dutch
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Nelly
Nelly Leenman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep disruption, parenting struggles, and anger. She also addresses career concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Nelly uses straightforward, skill-based methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and choose actions that matter to them. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people need help finding momentum for change.
Attachment-based and client-centered work guide how she relates in the room. That means attention to how early patterns affect current relationships and a focus on the client’s perspective. Sessions combine practical tools with conversational exploration rather than long lectures or technical jargon.
Her background includes work across varied healthcare settings, and she has supported people through addiction recovery, grief, and trauma-related concerns. Nelly also lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice-related counseling, immigration issues, and communication problems.
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How sessions work
Online approaches and how they fit into work on anger
Nelly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address anger and related concerns. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that line up with their values, which can reduce reactive responses. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to shift behavior and mood. Motivational interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and building internal reasons to try different behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each client about goals, past attempts, and what feels useful. This is a collaborative process where methods can be combined or adjusted over time based on what helps the person manage anger, improve relationships, or cope with stress.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person modalities. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid camera use when that helps someone stay focused on the conversation.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Dutch
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports adults with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related stress or relationship strain.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines practical, skills-based work with conversational, client-centered interaction to help people apply tools in daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
Nelly has eight years of professional experience working in a range of healthcare settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.