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Leslie Hagedorn, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Addiction and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR processing
- Motivational Interviewing
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Indiana with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and other life changes. Leslie supports clients who want practical strategies to manage mood, stress, and behavior.
She began work in direct service before graduate school, then completed clinical training that included assessment and supervised practice. Her graduate studies emphasized substance use and co-occurring disorders. That background informs how she approaches people struggling with addiction and complex trauma.
Leslie uses a mix of methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and clarify a person's goals, and EMDR for people processing trauma.
In addition she brings motivational interviewing to work on readiness for change and elements from existential therapy to discuss meaning and life direction. Those tools are used alongside clinical experience with dissociation, mood disorders, and forensic-related concerns when relevant.
Her style focuses on clear goals, step-by-step changes, and practical coping skills. She aims to help people develop ways to manage panic, impulsivity, parenting strain, and substance use patterns. People who prefer structured, goal-oriented work may find this approach useful.
How Leslie uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is helpful for anxiety, panic, depression, and habits related to substance use because it focuses on specific skills and small behavioral experiments.She also uses EMDR for clients processing traumatic memories. EMDR involves structured attention to memory and body responses while working through distressing events, which can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That process is collaborative and intended to match tools to each person’s needs and preferences.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time so a session can fit into a lunch break or between activities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress-related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is goal-focused and practical. She uses clear steps and real-world coping skills alongside reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The profile records ten years of clinical experience including direct service, supervised doctoral work, and post-graduate practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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