Leora Mirkin, LCSW
Therapist focused on story and choices
Details
| Name | Leora Mirkin |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Leora
Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, identity questions, and relationship strain. She writes plainly and creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through tough feelings. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at helping people make choices that fit their values and daily life.
Leora draws on Narrative therapy to help people separate problems from their sense of self. She often combines that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, useful steps - changing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and noticing what matters most. Her background includes nine years of clinical work and a Wisconsin LCSW credential. That experience informs how she structures sessions and follows up between meetings.
Leora communicates regularly and aims to respond to messages on weekdays. Leora has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and challenges tied to gender and sexual identity. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, codependency, and work-related compassion fatigue.
Therapy with Leora is collaborative. She helps people tell their stories differently, test new choices, and build skills to handle daily stressors. She encourages realistic pacing so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Leora works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Leora among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leora directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leora directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based care work online
Leora often uses Narrative therapy to help people separate their problems from who they are. This approach helps people reframe stories that keep them stuck and try out new ways of seeing themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another common element she uses; it focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while noticing difficult thoughts without getting caught up in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete behavior changes that reduce symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leora collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. She adapts sessions over time based on what helps most, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people keep visual connection and practice interpersonal skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging offer short, frequent contact for processing between meetings or checking in during busy days. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Leora help with?
Leora supports people with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, eating and body image issues, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and identity-related stress among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Narrative therapy with ACT and CBT influences, focusing on storytelling, values-based choices, and practical behavior changes in everyday life.
What experience does she bring?
Leora has nine years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and populations, guided by a Wisconsin LCSW credential.
Where is Leora licensed to practice?
Leora holds an LCSW license in Wisconsin and provides services based on that credential and her clinical experience.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Leora?
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