Leyla Fonseca Corrales, LMHC

Leyla Fonseca Corrales, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), provides virtual therapy across New York State for children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism (ASD), and depression. She works with clients who often feel misunderstood, overstimulated, or unsure how to put their emotions into words, and she emphasizes creating a space where they can be heard and begin to make sense of what they are experiencing.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. Leyla balances open conversation with structured, evidence-informed strategies when helpful, drawing on techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach practical skills for managing symptoms and building resilience. She aims to match the pace and format of therapy to each client so people feel comfortable opening up when they are ready.

Leyla focuses on building trust and communication skills while addressing issues like stress, self-esteem, social anxiety, and life transitions. She also brings attention to related areas including autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and young adult concerns. Prospective clients are invited to reach out when they feel ready or even if they are simply curious about beginning therapy.

Approaches for Online Care and Skill Building

Leyla frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a goal-focused, practical approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, develop skills to manage anxiety and depression, and practice new behaviors that support daily functioning. CBT is often useful for stress, social anxiety, and mood-related concerns.

She also emphasizes a collaborative, tailored approach that adapts to each person's communication style and needs. This means sessions can range from open conversation to more structured, skill-based work depending on what a client finds most helpful, and the therapist works together with the client to choose the best route.

Online therapy with Leyla takes place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or school, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into daily routines while maintaining continuity of care.