Lori Leftenant, LISW

Lori Leftenant is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 19 years of experience helping people manage life stressors and emotional challenges. She focuses on clear communication and building trust so clients can feel heard and take practical steps forward. Lori uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to guide short- and longer-term work.

She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction-related concerns. Lori also supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, and career questions. Her practice includes work on anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she listens closely and lays out a balanced plan that matches what the person wants to address. Lori uses straightforward tools from CBT to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness approaches are used to slow reactions and build steady attention in daily life.

Solution-focused techniques help when people want quick, goal-oriented steps. Lori adapts the mix of methods based on each person’s background and what they find helpful. She aims to keep sessions practical and focused on change that fits real life.

Lori works with adults in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session.

CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Care Online

Many in-person techniques translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thinking that keep problems going and try small behavior changes to test new outcomes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and steady mood day to day. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and concrete steps to move toward the changes a person wants.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try a method, and adjust based on what feels useful. Sessions can blend CBT tools, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused planning so the work fits your needs and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for hands-on skill work and seeing facial cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits into a break. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates between sessions and use shorter, on-the-go check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.