Greetings! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has worked 17 years in the area of mental health. I believe a strong foundation of trust and communication is necessary between a client and counselor for progress to be made. I use several modalities, depending on the issues and background of each individual. I am a good listener, caring and sensitive. I will also provide a balanced plan for working with your issues you want to cover. I consider it a privilege to be able to work with you !
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lori Leftenant. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lori is the best.
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Lori for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Lori asked good questions, listened well, was encouraging, & made helpful suggestions.
Written on Nov 02, 2025 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I’ve only had one session with Lori, but I know she’s a warm and compassionate listener.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel extremely comfortable with Lori. She is helping me discover myself.
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Lori for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I'm so thankful for Lori. She's really talented at making me feel like I'm talking with a friend while also being a professional. I feel I'm being heard. She truly is the definition of a good therapist.
Written on Apr 20, 2025 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Been working with Lori for almost 3 years.
She's outstanding and easy to communicate with. I wouldn't be who I am today without her help.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Lori for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes