Leslie Hagedorn

Compassionate clinician focused on practical change

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Leslie

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She began in direct service roles before completing graduate training and further supervised education in a doctoral clinical psychology program, developing skills in assessment and treatment planning. Her background includes concentrated study of substance use and co-occurring disorders as well as hands-on practice with complex trauma and anxiety-related conditions.

Leslie uses a range of therapeutic methods drawn from evidence-informed models, including cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and client-centered approaches. She emphasizes collaboration with each person to identify realistic goals and build practical coping strategies for issues such as addiction, mood disorders, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and stress.

Her approach balances clinical knowledge with respectful support, aiming to help people make meaningful changes and navigate life transitions with greater resilience. Available to work with clients inside Indiana and with international clients in English, she combines assessment experience and varied clinical training to tailor care to individual needs and preferences.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Leslie commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be practiced effectively via conversation and structured exercises. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people clarify values and make choices; this compassionate stance supports exploration and goal setting in remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leslie aims to partner with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on assessment and clinical training to tailor the mix of techniques collaboratively, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, homework assignments, and skill-building between meetings while adapting to each client's preferred way of connecting.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Leslie works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, relationship and family problems, anger, self esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral methods, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and existential perspectives to create practical, collaborative work focused on goals and coping skills.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

She has 10 years of clinical experience, including post-graduate practice, prior direct service work, and supervised doctoral-level field training that included assessment and concentrated study of substance use and co-occurring disorders.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Leslie holds an LCSW credential registered in Indiana with licence number IN LCSW 34008365A and practices from Indiana.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English