Therapist profile
Leslie Hagedorn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Parenting
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- Addictions
- Parenting support
- Trauma work
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 10 years of combined experience in direct care and supervised clinical work. She focuses on concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anxiety and mood disorders, and relationship and family issues. Leslie works with people who want practical strategies for coping and change.
She spent years providing direct therapeutic services and completed graduate and doctoral-level supervised work that included assessment experience. Her background includes work with substance use and co-occurring disorders. That experience informs how she approaches complicated presentations where mood, trauma, and addiction overlap.
Leslie uses a mix of approaches in session. She draws on client-centered methods to center the person's priorities. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. She also uses EMDR for trauma work and motivational interviewing when addressing readiness and substance-related concerns.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and clear goals. People can expect to talk through coping skills, communication patterns, and practical changes for daily life. Assessment skills are available when a clearer picture of symptoms or functioning is needed.
Her work has included people facing complex trauma, process addictions, co-occurring disorders, and forensic settings. She also has experience supporting parents and people dealing with blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and the stress that comes with caregiving and life transitions.
How sessions work
How Leslie uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's priorities and goals. It involves active listening and reflection so the person can name what matters most and decide next steps. This approach helps when someone needs to clarify values, parenting goals, or relationship priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress and includes practical exercises you can practice between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used for trauma-related symptoms. It works by processing distressing memories in a structured way and can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions when used as part of a planned course of care.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision is revisited as progress unfolds so sessions stay relevant.
Session logistics should fit into everyday life. The therapist’s profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and childcare, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
Leslie works with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as anger, stress, and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered care alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions emphasize practical skills, communication, and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of combined experience, including direct therapeutic services, graduate training, and supervised doctoral-level work that included assessment experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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