Leslie Hagedorn

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. She brings a decade of experience that combines graduate-level training and years of direct service. Leslie focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them take practical steps toward change.

She has worked extensively with people affected by trauma and substance use. Leslie also helps those facing anxiety, mood challenges, relationship struggles, parenting strains, and questions about life purpose. Her background includes assessment work and supporting people with co-occurring conditions and complex presentations.

In sessions she aims for a straightforward, collaborative style. Leslie listens for what matters most to the client and then offers tools and strategies that fit daily life. Expect clear goals, check-ins on progress, and adjustments when something is not working.

Her approach draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. She also uses techniques that can be helpful for processing traumatic memories and reducing distress. Sessions tend to blend practical skills with space to reflect on deeper patterns.

Leslie works with people who want to reduce symptoms, rebuild relationships, or shift patterns that keep them stuck. She encourages small, sustainable changes and helps clients practice those changes between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule appointments based on availability.

Approaches for trauma and everyday challenges online

Leslie draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic events and related symptoms, helping clients process memories and reduce their impact. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the session on the client's own goals and perspective, offering support and validation as change is explored. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work as well, providing concrete tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and manage anxiety or mood symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Leslie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts plans over time if something isn’t helping and checks in about progress regularly.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from wherever they are located. Many clients find that remote work helps maintain continuity of care and makes attending more consistent, while still focusing on the same practical skills and processing used in face-to-face work.