- Focus on trust
- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
About Lori
Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 19 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on building trust and clear communication so people feel heard and understood from the first session. Lori listens closely and helps clients create realistic plans to address the challenges they bring to therapy.
She draws from several practical approaches to suit each person’s needs. That includes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, mindfulness strategies to manage stress and anxiety, and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. These approaches are used to address concerns such as addictions, depression, grief, and coping with life changes.
Lori also works with issues around relationship difficulties, intimacy, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and challenges like sleeping or eating problems. She brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to situations involving career strain, caregiver fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD related concerns. Her additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and substance-related problems.
In sessions she combines attentive listening with concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Lori aims to help people build skills, reduce distress, and move toward clearer goals. Prospective clients in Ohio who prefer English can follow the site process to begin a match and schedule time to meet.
How Lori's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Many of the techniques Lori uses adapt well to remote work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on short-term goals and small steps that lead to noticeable progress in day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lori will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and work with you to decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps shape each session and the small homework or practices you may take away between meetings.
Details about exact online session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and support using mindfulness or CBT exercises from wherever you are. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match your life and goals, helping you practice skills between meetings without promising a particular service format.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Lori works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She listens carefully and emphasizes clear communication and trust. Sessions combine practical tools with goal-based planning to tackle immediate concerns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in the mental health field and draws on that background to help people manage complex or ongoing challenges.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided within the indicated region.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.