Leslie Hagedorn, LCSW

Indiana · 10 years in practice

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with ten years of combined clinical and field experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34008365A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1710429907 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Leslie

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with ten years of combined clinical and field experience. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and meets people where they are. She values direct, practical work that helps people move toward clearer goals.

Leslie has a background working with substance use and co-occurring concerns. That experience includes work with complex trauma, process addictions, and people involved with the forensic system.

Background and approach

She has also supported people dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship strain, and challenges around parenting. Her approach draws on Existential ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. Sessions can include looking at meaning and values, focusing on immediate problems, or using skills to change patterns.

Leslie also uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when appropriate for the issues presented. In the room she aims to be straightforward and respectful. She helps people name what matters to them and build steps toward change.

Therapy often blends talking, skill practice, and goal-focused planning. Leslie works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and struggles with self-esteem and anger. She also supports people coping with life transitions, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

People considering starting therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process is set up so clients can find a practical plan that fits their life and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leslie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Leslie names

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Online support

How Leslie's approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and personal values. In brief, it helps people who are wrestling with life direction, purpose, loss, or big decisions to clarify what matters and make intentional choices.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It centers the person's experience and supports self-directed growth through active listening and empathy, which can be helpful for people feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and often includes homework or skills practice for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Leslie will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying different ways of working, checking progress, and adjusting plans so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people connect face to face and do deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, accountability, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What issues does this therapist help people with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic attacks, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, and struggles with self-esteem and anger.

What is Leslie's general therapy style like?

Her style blends practical skill-building with conversations about meaning and values. Sessions combine client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and goal-focused planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings ten years of combined clinical and field experience, including work in substance use, complex trauma, and forensic-related settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices from Indiana.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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