Lori Leftenant
Compassionate, practical therapy with proven tools
LISW Ohio
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Lori
Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 19 years of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She emphasizes evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each person’s presenting needs.
Background and approach
Lori centers her work on building clear communication and trust so clients can engage with practical strategies and measurable goals. Her practice addresses issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and career or life transition challenges.
Lori also works with specialized concerns like compassion fatigue, ADHD, co-morbidity, and end-of-life or hospice-related counseling. She aims to listen carefully, respond with sensitivity, and create an organized plan that reflects the client’s values and priorities.
Based in Ohio, Lori blends structured therapeutic tools with compassionate support to help clients make steady progress. Her style is collaborative and practical, focused on finding workable solutions and building skills that fit real life circumstances.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT typically focuses on changing thought-action cycles and teaching practical coping tools that can be practiced between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy complements skill-based work by cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable steps so clients can notice progress quickly and build momentum toward their priorities.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapt techniques from these approaches to create a personalized plan. This partnership helps ensure the therapy fits both the concerns presented and the client’s everyday life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapeutic tools in moments when they are most needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver structured interventions, teach skills, and support steady progress from a distance.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English