Lori Leftenant, LISW

Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. She aims to build trust and clear communication so clients feel heard and can talk through their concerns. Lori listens with care and helps people set practical goals for change.

She blends approaches to match each person's situation rather than using a single method for everyone. Lori often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people stay present and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable steps toward change.

Over 19 years in mental health practice, Lori has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating challenges, parenting stress, career concerns, and ADHD. She also addresses issues related to aging, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns.

In sessions she will listen first, then co-create a simple plan that fits the client’s goals and daily life. Sessions often focus on changing thoughts and habits, building coping skills, and practicing small experiments between meetings. Lori describes her role as a caring guide who helps clients take practical steps forward.

She practices in Ohio and provides services in English. Prospective clients should use the site process to start a match and confirm current session options before scheduling.

How her approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. In practice that can mean noticing a troublesome thought, testing it, and trying a different action to see what happens. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and habits related to eating or substance use.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes simple awareness of the present moment. Clients learn short practices to notice thoughts and body sensations without reacting. These skills can reduce stress and make it easier to manage strong emotions and caregiving strain.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps. Sessions include setting clear, short-term goals and trying experiments between meetings to build momentum and confidence. It works well when someone wants direct strategies and quick, measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to needs and preferences, then work together to choose or combine methods that fit the client's goals. Expectations and steps are checked regularly so the plan stays useful.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions that better match a workday or caregiving schedule.