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Leora Mirkin

Affirming, skills-based therapy for real life

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Leora

Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who focuses on helping people manage worry, mood struggles, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience, she works with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating and body-image problems, and difficulties with self-esteem and communication. Her practice emphasizes practical skills and personal values to support meaningful change.

Leora draws on cognitive behavioral strategies alongside mindfulness, acceptance and commitment techniques, and attachment-informed perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. She aims to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore identity, dependency patterns, and relational boundaries while building coping skills.

Leora also addresses topics including gender dysphoria, sexual and kink-affirming concerns, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and other nuanced life stressors. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats and fit into a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients in Wisconsin who read this profile are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Using Evidence-Based Methods in an Online Setting

Leora incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood regulation. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and practicing acceptance alongside committed action, helping people respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions.

Finding the right approach is framed as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may combine techniques from CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to meet evolving needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and access care from home while matching the communication style that works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leora commonly address?
She routinely works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders such as bipolar, trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating and body-image issues, relationship and communication problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed perspectives to combine skill-building with exploration of values and relationships.
What is her clinical background?
Leora has nine years of experience as a clinician and brings practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients develop coping skills and clarify goals.
Where is she licensed and practicing from?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin; her credential is listed as WI LCSW 9264-123.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and the therapist’s availability.
How is cost and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English