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.
I have been working with Lori for just under two years and she has helped me completely turn my life around. She's even gone so far as to learn about different cultures, praxeologies and methodologies to help assist me with taking control of my life. Thank you so much!
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 1 year 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
Lori is wonderful. She cares very much and is a great listener. She has offered helpful "homework" that has really helped me move forward.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s good. Empathetic, supportive. Has resources and show her knowledge and expertise.
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
She's great
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
In my time with Lori, I have felt supported in all that I am going through. I am able to ask for advice and express my emotions without judgment. I know Lori has my best interest in mind and she is diligent about serving my needs as I work to better myself and my perception of the world around me.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great start and very positive outcome so far!
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching