Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
New York, NY 10040
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Let's Connect (646) 849-2708
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I'm glad you're here. I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to carry pain, confusion, and grief. I’ve lived through hard times and found healing through connection and insight. Therapy helped me change my life, and now I offer that space to others, with compassion, honesty, and hope. I find it deeply fulfilling to help others grow, heal, and reconnect with themselves. Many clients say they feel a great weight lifted after just one session.
I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed, whether from trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. I also support individuals navigating chronic illness, identity challenges, or deep self-doubt.
I’m interactive, responsive, and honest. We work as partners, and I meet you where you are—moving at your pace with compassion and clarity. My goal is to help you build insight, strengthen self-esteem, and develop a kinder, more honest relationship with yourself and your goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Joy Leftow now - (646) 849-2708
Let's Connect (646) 849-2708
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Brighton Health
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Evry Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Highmark
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sidecar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (646) 849-2708
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 069426 Joy Leftow
- Attended Columbia University, Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 1985
Education and Years In Practice
Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 849-2708
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 849-2708
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 849-2708
Location
Nearby Areas
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Joy Leftow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (646) 849-2708