Leon Garber LMHC

About

Leon Garber is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Brooklyn, NY. He specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, and existential issues, including the more philosophical question of how to cultivate a meaningful life. He writes about these topics and others on his blog, Leon’s Existential Cafe, and co-hosts Seize the Moment Podcast, which addresses mental health struggles across a wide spectrum.

Recent Posts

The Trauma of Perfectionism

For perfectionists, the inner critic disqualifies any significant achievement; seeking ultimate validation is often done in vain.

When Love Isn't Good Enough

Partners of perfectionists struggle with proving how much they love them. This post addresses how to manage feeling helpless when the proof provided isn't enough.

When Good Enough Doesn't Exist

Perfectionists have particular ways of thinking and seeing the world. And all of them serve the goal of refining and progressing one's self, which becomes the obsession.