Leslie Hagedorn , LCSW

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's courage in seeking change and centers treatment on practical strategies and evidence-informed interventions. Leslie's background includes post-graduate direct clinical work, prior direct service roles, and supervised doctoral-level training that involved intellectual and personality assessment, with graduate-level focus on substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Leslie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing, and she has additional training in Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), dissociative pathology, the neuroscience of anxiety, and The Matrix Model for substance use disorders. Her clinical experience spans complex trauma, substance use and process addictions, co-occurring disorders, and work with forensic populations, as well as a range of anxiety and mood disorders, personality presentations, parents of young children, and adolescents.

She integrates a variety of therapeutic tools to help clients address addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, ADHD, stress and anxiety, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and the practical challenges of life transitions. Leslie aims to support clients in identifying goals, building coping skills, and making meaningful changes aligned with their values and responsibilities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Leslie Hagedorn

Leslie uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective and goals drive the work. This approach supports self-exploration and relationship issues and can be helpful for strengthening self-esteem and addressing intimacy concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood regulation, offering practical tools for coping and symptom reduction.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity connected to past events. It is often used with clients who have experienced complex trauma or abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Leslie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while traveling, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.