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ABOUT NIXALY (LEONARDO) Yakubov, LCSW

Nixaly (Leonardo) Yakubov, therapist, support, mental health, therapy, New York, New Jersey, Florida

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

I'm the founder & Clinical Director of Practical Online Therapy, and a published author of multiple self-help books. I have over fifteen years of experience helping clients with communication issues/ interpersonal problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma/ PTSD, ASD, and ADHD.


I'm currently accepting clients who are paying privately, without insurance. You can view a list of my rates here.


If you would prefer to see someone in-network, we have other clinicians on our team who accept insurance and work closely with me to provide high quality therapy.

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Education

Master of Clinical Social Work (MSW)

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Experience, Training Courses, Certificates, and Areas of Focus

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Anger Management

Anxiety Disorders

Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider Training (BC-TMH)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Couples Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Exposure Therapy

Family Therapy

Horticultural Therapy

Individual Therapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Parent Coaching

Psychodynamic Therapy (Psychoanalysis)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Somatic Therapy

Strengths-Based Therapy

Telehealth with Children and Very Young Children 

Trauma-­Focused CBT (TF-CBT) 

Private Pay Fees to see Nixaly Yakubov

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy fees

Intake (first) session for individuals

$190

Intake (first) session for individuals, up to 45 minutes

30 minutes

$120

30 minute individual therapy session

45 minutes

$150

45 minute individual therapy session 

60 minutes

$180

60 minute individual therapy session 


Couples Therapy

Couples and family therapy fees

Intake (first) session for couples or family therapy

$240

Intake (first) session for couples or family therapy, up to 60 minutes

Family or couples therapy with more than 1 client present

$200

Family or couples therapy with more than 1 client present, 60 minutes

Family or couples therapy with only 1 client present

$160

Family or couples therapy with only 1 client present, 45 minutes

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Published Work

Active Listening Techniques: 30 Practical Tools to Hone Your Communication Skills

 

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.

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Anger Management Journal: Identify Your Triggers, Change Your Outlook, and Manage Your Emotions

Anger Management Journal by Nixaly Leonardo / Yakubov

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!

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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 by Nixaly Leonardo/ Yakubov

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.

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As Featured In

Interview w/ Nixaly Leonardo: What Good Listeners Actually Do/ Active Listening Techniques
Shondaland interview about active listening techniques
BoredPanda Online Magazine article on setting boundaries for mental health
Soulcast Media: Communications Training/ interview with Nixaly Leonardo / Yakubov
Beauteous Me Podcast with Jamilly Whitfield: interview with Nixaly Leonardo about anger management
Telemundo: Interviewed about the "fire challenge" ("reto de fuego")
G.O.A.T. Academy interview about communication techniques from Nixaly Leonardo / Yakubov
Interview: All About Anger: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Better Manage This Common Emotion

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