Lori Leftenant, LISW

Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with many years in mental health. She emphasizes clear communication and building trust so people can begin to feel understood and make steady progress.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches that match each person’s situation. Lori listens closely and combines tools from different therapies to create a balanced plan. She focuses on what someone wants to work on and adapts methods as needs change.

Lori has experience helping people with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. She also supports concerns about relationships, intimacy, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting strain, career questions, and self-esteem. Midlife transitions and decisions are included among the areas she addresses.

Her work includes helping people manage trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and forgiveness work. She aims to meet whatever mix of issues someone brings to a session.

People can expect straightforward language and a caring tone. Lori offers a plan that balances short-term goals and longer-term growth. She considers it a privilege to support people through difficult periods and practical life shifts.

How Lori Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Many of Lori's approaches translate into clear, practical steps clients can use between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention to the present moment and using breathing or awareness exercises to calm the body and mind. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable goals and builds on what is already working in someone’s life.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to decide which approach or combination makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made or needs shift.

Specific session formats were not listed in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose sessions that match their energy that day, such as a focused problem-solving visit or a longer reflective conversation.