
Leigh Ann Tedesco
Experienced, compassionate New Jersey LCSW
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Experienced, compassionate New Jersey LCSW
Start with Leigh Ann TedescoLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Leigh Ann Tedesco is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey with 27 years of professional experience. She has worked across a range of settings - including hospitals, schools, mental health agencies, insurance companies, and in private practice - bringing a broad perspective to clinical work.
She earned her master’s degree from New York University and received psychoanalytic training. Today her work is rooted in a psychodynamic approach while drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients define and pursue personal goals.
Over her career she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger issues, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, intimacy-related problems, and other life adjustments. She also provides coaching and addresses compassion fatigue among helping professionals.
Leigh Ann’s counseling style is warm and interactive; she integrates kindness, respect, and humor as part of the therapeutic relationship. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and commends people for taking that first step. She considers it a privilege to accompany clients on their journey toward healthier, more resilient lives.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can meet with a therapist in the format that best fits their life, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible, adaptable way to address everyday mental health needs and relationship concerns while working toward personal goals.