Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
How Leslie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience providing mental health support. She works from Indiana and helps people facing addiction, trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Leslie aims to meet clients where they are and respects the courage it takes to seek help.
Leslie draws on a broad background including work with people who have substance use and co-occurring disorders. Her early experience included direct service roles and supervised clinical training in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program.
Background and approach
That background informs her approach to complex trauma and mood concerns. In sessions she focuses on practical steps that can be used right away. Conversations often include exploring unhelpful thinking, building new ways to cope with strong emotions, and setting small goals that fit daily life.
She also supports people working through relationship strains, parenting stress, and career questions. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and hands-on strategies tailored to their situation.
Leslie aims to help people gain clearer direction and steadier emotional control. She offers work with concerns like panic attacks, impulsivity, grief around life changes, and feelings of guilt or shame. People who want a clinician who combines clinical experience with practical tools may find her approach helpful.
Leslie provides services in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
What Leslie works with
Everything Leslie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leslie's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leslie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic 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 Leslie's Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns, helping them feel heard while exploring goals and values. It suits people who need a supportive space to sort through difficult emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it gives concrete steps people can practice between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is a method that helps people process traumatic memories. It can be helpful for people with histories of trauma or intense distress tied to specific events.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and she will adjust the plan as progress happens.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people connect face to face from different places. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short reflections, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to increase flexibility and make consistent care more achievable.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, and related mood or stress challenges.
How would you describe Leslie's therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining listening with hands-on strategies to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Leslie has ten years of clinical experience including roles in direct service and supervised clinical training during a doctoral program.
What credential does Leslie hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.