Lori Leftenant , LISW

Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage life's hard moments. She centers clear communication and steady support when working with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and stress. Lori brings 19 years of experience in mental health to each session and keeps the work straightforward and goal-oriented.

She matches her approach to the needs of each person. Lori often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and track small wins.

Many people come for help with relationship concerns, intimacy issues, parenting strain, or career stress. Lori also supports those coping with trauma, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, and substance-related problems.

Sessions emphasize listening, clear plans, and practical steps to try between meetings. Lori offers a balance of empathy and structure so people leave with doable next steps. She works in Ohio and provides services in English.

Her background includes nearly two decades in clinical mental health settings. That experience informs how she builds trust, sets realistic goals, and adjusts methods over time. People who prefer a direct, calm approach often find her style a helpful fit.

How Lori Uses Structured Approaches Online

Lori commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Mindfulness Therapy is another approach she uses to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce emotional reactivity and improve focus. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear short-term goals so people can notice progress quickly and stay motivated.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Lori will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as work unfolds. She aims to find the mix of strategies that fits someone’s rhythm and life demands rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is easier. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.