About Leah Cerf
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Boundary Issues
Identity Crisis
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Burnout
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Leah Cerf
Leah Cerf, LMSW
I believe our work together can help you find the innate resources and strengths to gain insight into what is getting in your way, so you can restore balance, harmony, and health to your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and highly interactive—no subject, thought, or emotion is barred from discussion. I use a non-pathologizing, affirming, and strengths-based approach. I am sex-positive and LGBTQ-affirming, recognizing that all individuals are situated within the larger social and political context of their lives.
I work with adults, millennials, and teens struggling with relationship and attachment issues, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, toxic family patterns, family dysfunction, poor boundary setting, work-life balance, burnout, identity building, chronic somatic distress, chronic illness, intergenerational trauma, and sexuality. I use various techniques to help you discover how the past impacts you today and how we can alter recurring thoughts, behaviors, and patterns holding you back.
My work is holistic and integrative, honoring all facets of well-being: physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. My practice is informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness and imagery techniques, somatic work, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and my background in the creative arts. Our work will build greater self-awareness and emotional flexibility to create space for positive changes in your life, both tangible and energetic.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, which deeply informs my approach and commitment to client-centered care. As sessions progress, we will get to the core of where patterns come from and why they hinder you. Our work will help you identify distorted thinking, modify beliefs, change behavior, and relate to yourself and others in ways that build an authentic, integrated, resilient, and gratifying sense of self.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You can meet with me from any space that feels safe, flexible, and easeful for you!
I believe all humans deserve a therapist who truly accepts them--and understands that identity, environment, and lived experience shape mental health.
Therapy begins with a genuine human connection and as your therapist, I will hold you through the process. I develop long term relationships with my clients built on a foundation of safety and trust. It is from this foundation that change happens.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Together, we can process difficult experiences, explore what is holding you back, and help you relate to yourself and the world in a way that feels more gratifying. I work integratively, honoring how our emotional experience shows up in the body.
You came to the right place if you are looking to build self-awareness and emotional flexibility to create space for positive changes in your life. Together, we'll gain insight into how the past shaped you, and work to positively shift whatever you are ready to release.
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Leah Cerf, LMSW has 50+ in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $160 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $160-200 for 55 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1518532589
How soon can I make an appointment with Leah Cerf?
Generally, Leah Cerf has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Leah Cerf's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Leah Cerf accepting new patients?
Leah Cerf generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Leah Cerf's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Leah Cerf accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Leah Cerf online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Leah Cerf using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Leah Cerf work with?
Leah Cerf works with Brooklyn Integrative Psychological Services.
What are common reasons for patients to see Leah Cerf?
Leah Cerf frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Leah Cerf on their profile.
What languages does Leah Cerf speak?
Leah Cerf speaks English.