Nixaly Leonardo, LCSW  Life/ Couples/ Parent Coach
Nixaly Leonardo, LCSW  Life/ Couples/ Parent Coach
  • Home
  • Book Now
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Couples Therapy
    • Family Therapy
  • Our Therapists
  • Affordable Therapy
  • Contact Us
  • Current Clients
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Blog
  • Privacy Practices
  • More
    • Home
    • Book Now
    • Services
      • Individual Therapy
      • Couples Therapy
      • Family Therapy
    • Our Therapists
    • Affordable Therapy
    • Contact Us
    • Current Clients
    • FAQ
    • About
    • Blog
    • Privacy Practices
  • Sign In

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Book Now
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Couples Therapy
    • Family Therapy
  • Our Therapists
  • Affordable Therapy
  • Contact Us
  • Current Clients
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Blog
  • Privacy Practices

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account
Book Now with Melanie

ABOUT Melanie Joaquin

Hi, I'm Melanie! (she, her, hers)

I provide support to:

  • Clients age 10+
  • Individuals, Couples, Families, & Parents
  • Neurodivergent individuals (people with ADHD, ASD)
  • LGBTQ+ Clients
  • Clients of all genders, including female, male, non-binary, agender, pangender, gender-fluid, gender-expansive, & transgender individuals.


I can help you with:

  • Life stressors, Grief, Complex Grief
  • Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety, Perfectionism, Trauma/ PTSD
  • Autism (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Gender Identity Concerns and Stressors
  • Family conflict, Interpersonal problems, Communication issues, Parenting
  • Polyamory issues
  • Eating disorders (Anorexia, Binge Eating, Bulimia)
  • Sex addiction


What I Value: Personally and professionally, I value each person’s unique experiences and am committed to providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. I’m here to help you explore who you are and where you're headed!


Fun Facts About Me: I enjoy dancing, playing rugby, watching movies, and appreciating the little joys in life!


Accepting new clients? Yes


I can see clients who are in:

  • New York
  • New Jersey


Availability: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Afternoons and Evenings.

 
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish


Insurances: I am currently in-network with:

  • Aetna/ Meritain
  • Optum, United Healthcare (UHC), Oscar, Oxford, UMR


Out-of-pocket rates: I offer reduced out-of-pocket rates!

Book Now with Melanie

Education

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

New York University 


Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Hunter College

Training Courses, Certificates, and Coursework

Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Narrative Therapy

Psychoanalysis

Relational Psychodynamic Therapy

Sex Therapy

Solution-focused Brief therapy (SFBT)

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Nicole Sappia

Melanie Joaquin

Melanie Joaquin

Melanie Joaquin

Melanie Joaquin

Melanie Joaquin

Client Portal (For Existing Clients)

Please click below to request or change an appointment.

Client Portal
  • Home
  • Book Now
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Affordable Therapy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Blog
  • Privacy Practices

Practical Online Therapy

hello@practicalonlinetherapy.com

347-450-5542

Copyright © 2025 Practical Online Therapy LCSW PLLC - All Rights Reserved.