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Leslie Hagedorn, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasAddictions, Trauma and abuse, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Leslie

Leslie Hagedorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who brings a decade of clinical and field experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She trained in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program and has combined academic work, supervised field placements, and years of direct service to build a foundation in assessment, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Her background includes focused work with complex trauma, addiction and process addictions, and forensic populations, along with supporting people managing anxiety, mood disorders, and personality-related concerns. Her therapeutic stance emphasizes meeting clients where they are and partnering on realistic, meaningful change.

Leslie draws on approaches such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral tools alongside client-centered and existential perspectives to tailor treatment to individual needs. She also has training in motivational interviewing, community reinforcement and family training, ACT, and models for substance use treatment.

Leslie aims to combine clinical knowledge and practical skills to help clients develop coping strategies, clarify life purpose, and reduce barriers that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Leslie commonly integrates Internal Family Systems and EMDR alongside cognitive-behavioral methods when working with clients. Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites exploration of internal parts and their relationships to help people understand conflicting feelings and self-protective patterns; it can be helpful for issues related to identity, shame, and inner conflict. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and abuse histories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, and together with the client decide which methods to emphasize or adapt over time to meet evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or geographic constraints while accessing licensed professionals who can apply EMDR, IFS, CBT, and related techniques in formats that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Leslie address?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related and relationship concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and stress-related problems.
What therapeutic styles guide her work?
Leslie uses a blend of approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas to shape treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 10 years of combined professional experience, including doctoral program fieldwork, supervised practice, and several years providing direct therapeutic services before and after graduate school.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34008365A and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English