Leslie Hagedorn
LCSW
Indiana
Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change
Continue with LeslieAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34008365A
- NPI
- 1710429907
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Goal focused
- Trauma informed
About Leslie
Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with ten years of experience in behavioral health. She invites people to bring their concerns and goals to sessions and aims to meet them where they are. Leslie frames reaching out for help as a brave step and treats that choice with respect.
Her background includes clinical work after graduate school and earlier direct service roles, plus supervised experience in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. That training included intellectual and personality assessment and a graduate concentration in substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Leslie uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people making changes and uses Client-Centered methods to keep conversations focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with patterns of thought and behavior that feed anxiety and mood problems.
She has worked extensively with complex trauma, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and forensic populations. She also supports people facing anxiety, mood disorders, parenting strain, relationship stress, anger, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions emphasize collaborative planning and skills people can try between meetings. Leslie helps clients set small, manageable goals and notices progress along the way. People who prefer a thoughtful, goal-oriented, and respectful approach often find her style helpful.
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How Leslie’s approaches translate to online work
Leslie commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and is useful for addictions or behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on each person's goals and values, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. She frames this as a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose settings that help them focus, use video when interaction is helpful, or rely on audio when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapt their approach to what works best for each person. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversations and structured techniques to set goals and try new strategies between sessions.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience including post-graduate clinical work, earlier direct service roles, and supervised practice in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program that included assessment experience.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW in Indiana and practices there.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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