About us
Practical Online Therapy is owned by Clinical Director Nixaly (Leonardo) Yakubov, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, and author of multiple self-help books.
Our mission at Practical Online Therapy is to provide high quality, effective teletherapy to clients in need of support and positive change. We offer flexible scheduling based on your needs: early morning, late evenings, daytime, afternoons, and weekends.
Our practice provides support to people with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, life stressors and changes, Autism, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), relationship problems, family conflict, parenting support, trauma/ PTSD, anger management, eating disorders, grief/ bereavement, and bullying.
Our licensed clinicians provide individual, couples, and family therapy. They utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Our therapists can help you identify and overcome the barriers to reaching your goals, so Book an Appointment today!
As Featured In
Published Work
Active Listening Techniques: 30 Practical Tools to Hone Your Communication Skills
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers
Anger Management Journal: Identify Your Triggers, Change Your Outlook, and Manage Your Emotions
Essential tools to help sharpen your communication skills by learning to listen.
To listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it’s also a skill that can be honed through practice. Active Listening Techniques will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard.
Through 30 practical communication tools, you’ll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate healthier personal relationships, achieve greater career success, and more.
This guide to listening skills for adults helps you:
- Learn the basics―Discover the importance of paraphrasing, nonverbal cues, emotional labeling, mirroring, validation, and other fundamental techniques.
- Put your skills to use―Each communication tool includes an illustrative anecdote, as well as digestible strategies to help you apply the concept to your everyday life.
- Manage conflict―Learn how invaluable being an active listener is when it comes to navigating difficult or emotionally charged situations.
Learn how to develop stronger connections through these simple and effective listening exercises.
Anger Management Journal: Identify Your Triggers, Change Your Outlook, and Manage Your Emotions
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers
Anger Management Journal: Identify Your Triggers, Change Your Outlook, and Manage Your Emotions
Process your anger and live a
calmer, happier life.
Everybody gets angry, but sometimes it can be a challenge to properly respond to intense emotions for a peaceful outcome. With thoughtful prompts and techniques for finding calm, the Anger Management Journal will walk you through the steps to help you identify your anger triggers and develop the skills to keep them at bay.
What sets this anger workbook apart from other anger management books:
- Guided journal prompts—Get to the core of your feelings with thought-provoking questions that help you explore and overcome anger.
- Insightful self-evaluation—Use Trigger Checks to develop a healthy habit of getting in touch with your emotions and identify sources of anger.
- Coping strategies—Discover effective methods for dealing with sudden moments of anger—and learn techniques for keeping rising tensions at bay.
Master your anger and other emotions with the powerful tools in this complete anger management workbook & journal!
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers
Take control of your anger with cognitive behavioral therapy exercises.
Everyone gets angry sometimes, but when angry outbursts start to affect your well-being and your relationships, it can be tough to rein those feelings in on your own. The CBT Workbook for Anger Management can help you stay clearheaded in upsetting situations with easy cognitive behavioral therapy techniques you can use any time anger strikes.
What sets this book apart:
- The power of CBT—Learn why CBT is the ideal therapy for anger management and how it can help you reframe your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the moment.
- Hands-on healing—Explore an organized, write-in workbook format that features journal entries and open-ended questions to inspire reflection and understanding.
- Better communication—Find tips and advice for processing your emotions as they arise and resolving conflicts effectively.
Get started today with evidence-based anger management techniques that can help you feel calm and in control in every scenario.