Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How Leora works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leora
Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth strategies so clients can feel steadier in daily life. Sessions aim to build skills for handling strong emotions and improving relationships.
Leora brings nine years of experience as a Wisconsin LCSW. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly. She emphasizes plain language and real-world steps people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance work. That means clients learn to notice thoughts and feelings, test unhelpful beliefs, and practice new ways of responding. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships.
Leora has a background working with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, body image, gender dysphoria, and identity concerns. She also supports people dealing with career stress, chronic health challenges, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are practical and collaborative.
Clients set goals and Leora helps break them into manageable steps. Messaging and live chat are available for flexible check-ins, and she replies to messages at least once per weekday. People who want straightforward tools for anger, mood, or relationship patterns often find this approach helpful.
Leora aims to help clients become more confident in their choices and calmer in their reactions.
What Leora works with
Everything Leora lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leora's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leora lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for persistent anger, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes, which can help with anger, OCD, and mood problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment ideas, or a mix fits best for their goals and situation. Goals are set together and adjusted as needed so the plan stays practical and relevant. Online formats make regular care easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, and maintaining momentum on busy days. These options aim to provide flexibility and consistent contact so clients can build skills and track progress in ways that match their routine and needs.Questions people ask about Leora
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Leora works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and relationship and family-related struggles.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance-based work, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered care to teach practical skills and explore patterns in thoughts and relationships.
How long has she practiced and what is her background?
Leora has nine years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bringing hands-on experience with anxiety, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, and related issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered online?
Leora offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.