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Lori Leftenant, LISW

Compassionate, practical care for anxiety and stress

19 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lori

Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 19 years of experience helping people manage anxiety and other life stressors. She focuses on building trust and clear communication so clients can make steady progress. Lori listens closely and works with each person to form a practical plan that fits their situation.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. That means she helps people spot unhelpful thinking, practice simple awareness exercises, and set small, workable goals.

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Background and approach

Sessions are kept straightforward and goal-oriented so people leave with tools they can use right away. Lori often supports people facing grief, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, career stress, and major life changes. She also addresses sleep and eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Additional focuses include end-of-life and caregiver stress matters. In practice she adapts approaches to the person in front of her rather than following a single method. She balances listening with concrete steps, giving space to talk and steps to try between sessions.

The result is a plan that aims to reduce immediate distress and build longer-term coping skills. Lori provides services from Ohio and conducts sessions in English. She combines warmth and practical direction to help people move through difficult moments and toward clearer next steps.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Many of Lori's core methods work well online and focus on clear thinking and practical action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve everyday functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that calm the body and make difficult emotions easier to notice and manage. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and strengths to move toward specific goals rather than spending long periods on the past.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori will discuss different options and tailor plans to a person's goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, awareness practices, or concrete solutions so sessions match what the person needs right now.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to fit brief check-ins into a busy day or to review short homework and coping steps between sessions. These options help people access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lori commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, stress, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines attentive listening with practical steps. Sessions use evidence-informed approaches to help people identify thinking patterns, practice mindfulness, and set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in mental health work and has supported people through a variety of life challenges over that time.
Where is the therapist located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Ohio and holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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