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Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD

Leora Heckelman

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
743 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Let's Connect (973) 287-4109
A Brown, Harvard & Payne Whitney trained NY/NJ Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety & related disorders. She utilizes an integrative approach, including CBT, combining both short & longer term strategies to treat adolescents and adults. Dr. Heckelman also specializes in grief work and in treatment of couples using a solution-based, here-and-now approach. She works part-time in West Orange, NJ and part-time in NYC. Dr. Heckelman is Director of Psychology Training at MSSLW & Assistant Professor Of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine. Accepts some insurances and offers some weekend hours.
Treating Anxiety Spectrum Disorders in short and longer term approaches including CBT. Specializing in treating couples here-and-now focused approaches. Also specializing in grief work (specifically work with Complicated Grief).
Some insurances accepted. Call for a free informational phone interview.
Call Leora Heckelman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 287-4109

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

743 Northfield Avenue

West Orange, NJ 07052

(973) 287-4109

330 West 58th Street

Suite 607

New York, NY 10019

I specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (973) 287-4109

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

743 Northfield Avenue

West Orange, NJ 07052

(973) 287-4109

330 West 58th Street

Suite 607

New York, NY 10019

I specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check

Insurance

  • Medicare
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 35SI00460100 Leora Heckelman
  • In Practice for 32 Years
  • Certificate from Complicated Grief Treatment 2017
  • Certificate from Panic Control Treatment 1993
  • Attended Harvard University, Graduated 1992
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD

2 Endorsements

Vinod P. Suresh
Vinod P. Suresh
PsychiatristMD
Excellent psychologist - very knowledgeable and caring.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Hebrew

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Hebrew

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

743 Northfield Avenue

West Orange, NJ 07052

(973) 287-4109

Additional Location

330 West 58th Street

Suite 607

New York, NY 10019

(973) 287-4109
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 287-4109
Leora Heckelman
Psychologist, PhD