- Addictions treatment
- Trauma focused work
- Blended family issues
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting, ADHD, and blended family issues. Leslie works with adults who want practical strategies to manage symptoms and cope with life changes.
Leslie began in direct service roles before completing graduate study and later spent time in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program where she gained supervised field experience. Her background includes work with substance use and co-occurring disorders and clinical exposure to assessment methods during supervised practice.
Her approach draws from several therapeutic methods and emphasizes clear conversation and concrete steps. Sessions tend to focus on identifying what is getting in the way, trying manageable changes, and checking what helps in day-to-day life. She uses techniques aimed at addressing trauma symptoms, motivation for change, and thinking patterns that maintain distress.
Leslie has experience with complex trauma, substance use and process addictions, co-occurring conditions, and some forensic populations. She also has worked with people facing parenting strain and challenges related to fatherhood issues. Practical coping skills and behavioral strategies are commonly part of her work.
Readers looking for help with blended household tensions, co-parenting stress, or shifting roles after remarriage may find her background relevant. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and follow the booking steps on the profile to begin the intake process.
Approaches used and online session considerations
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. It focuses on the client's priorities and supports the person to set goals and make choices about change. This approach is often helpful when people need steady support while sorting complex relationship or family matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress. It uses practical exercises and skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful reactions. CBT can be useful for stress, panic symptoms, and recurring negative thinking.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and reactions. It is applied in structured sessions for people working through traumatic experiences or strong emotional triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review what feels helpful and adjust methods as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the specific session formats offered and how they fit into daily life before scheduling.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She favors direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying obstacles, trying small changes, and reviewing what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of combined clinical experience, including time in direct service roles, graduate training, and supervised fieldwork in a doctoral program.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and lists her practice location as Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.