- Codependency awareness
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with ten years of experience in behavioral health. She welcomes questions about codependency, addiction, trauma, and related struggles. She offers grounded, direct care for people who are ready to make changes and want practical strategies to move forward.
Leslie spent years working in direct service roles before and during graduate training, then continued with supervised clinical practice that included assessment experience. Her background includes concentration on substance use and co-occurring disorders and work with complex trauma and forensic populations. That mix shaped a focused approach to complicated cases.
In session she uses plain language and concrete tools. She draws on client-centered methods to build a collaborative relationship and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also integrates EMDR for trauma and motivational interviewing when people are weighing change.
Clients can expect clear goals and a mix of skills work, reflective exploration, and practical planning. Leslie often helps people manage anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related problems while also addressing relationship patterns and parenting stress. She emphasizes small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
Her work is suited to people who want active collaboration and a therapist who blends assessment experience with hands-on strategies. Prospective clients who prefer a straightforward, skill-focused approach may find her style helpful.
How Leslie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening approach where the therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them make sense of their experience. This approach is helpful when someone needs a calm space to process feelings and identify goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thinking patterns and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change them. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that feed codependent or avoidant responses.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. It is typically used when past events continue to cause strong emotional or physical reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods that fit. This happens collaboratively, with regular check-ins so the plan can change as needed.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because the exact session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before scheduling. Focus on what will fit into daily routines and support consistent progress rather than on a particular delivery method.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leslie help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, codependency, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines client-centered listening with practical skills from cognitive behavioral approaches and other methods.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience that include direct service roles, graduate training, supervised clinical practice, and work focused on substance use and co-occurring disorders.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW license in Indiana and bases her practice there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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