Therapist profile
Lori Leftenant, LISW
Ohio
Licensed Independent Social Worker - codependency and addictions
Continue with LoriWhere Lori stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.1200092-SUPV
- NPI
- 1255793766
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Solution-focused steps
About Lori
Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, and stress. Lori also supports people dealing with codependency, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions.
She prefers clear communication and an honest working plan. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause strain, learning practical skills, and testing small changes that make daily life easier. Lori uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work alongside mindfulness practices.
In practice she listens closely and outlines a balanced plan to guide the work. That plan may include goal-focused steps, behavioral experiments, and simple mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep or eating patterns. She describes the therapeutic relationship as built on trust and regular feedback.
Lori has experience supporting people through trauma, substance concerns, caregiver fatigue, and changes linked to aging or loss. She also addresses personality-related patterns such as avoidant or controlling behaviors when these cause problems in relationships or functioning.
Her approach aims for practical progress over time. Clients can expect straightforward suggestions, skill-building, and periodic checks to see what is working. Lori speaks English and practices in Ohio as an OH LISW.
How sessions work
How Lori applies CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused work online
Online sessions use practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused therapy. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviors to change mood and stress responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These exercises can help with stress, anger, and intrusive memories. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clear goals and small, measurable steps. It helps people who want short-term, action-oriented work to change patterns like people-pleasing or difficulty saying no.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals and pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaboration includes checking progress and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in Lori's biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people try exercises together during a session, practice skills between meetings, and keep momentum while navigating life’s demands.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, stress, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens, then outlines a balanced plan that includes skills, behavioral steps, and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in mental health work and has supported people with a broad range of concerns over that time.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an OH LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients within her licensed jurisdiction.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.