- Addictions
- Anxiety
- CBT mindfulness
About Lori
Lori Leftenant is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 19 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults on problems such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship strain, and challenges linked to life transitions. Lori also addresses issues like ADHD, bipolar concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
She prefers straightforward communication and builds trust through listening and clear plans. Sessions focus on identifying practical steps clients can try between meetings. Lori uses approaches that match the person and the problem instead of one set method for everyone.
Clients can expect a calm, direct style. Lori asks about background and current priorities, then suggests short-term goals and ways to measure progress. She aims to make each session useful and focused on what the client wants to change.
Her work includes helping people cope with loss, manage addictive behavior, and navigate major life shifts like job changes or parenting stress. She also supports those dealing with relationship issues and intimacy concerns, helping them notice patterns and try small changes.
Over nearly two decades Lori has worked in a range of mental health settings. That experience informs clear, practical techniques she brings to sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking a first visit.
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to shape online sessions in concrete ways. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and calm through brief exercises that can help with stress, sleep, and emotion regulation.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and track progress. That approach centers on what the client wants to see change, then identifies small, achievable steps to get there. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client figure out what fits goals and preferences together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid commuting, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in day-to-day settings and bring real situations into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and life-change issues along with ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleep concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She listens closely, uses practical methods, and develops a balanced plan for the issues you want to cover.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices from Ohio.
Can she meet with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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