Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Leora Mirkin, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LGBTQIA+ and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 9264-123
- NPI
- 1942653340
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Leora supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
- Messaging and Live Chat
About Leora
Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with nine years of experience. She works with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, gender dysphoria, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and relationship boundary issues. She also lists support for people navigating LGBTQIA+ and poly identities.
Leora uses clear, evidence-informed methods. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based work to address intrusive thoughts, mood problems, and compulsive behaviors. Sessions are described as relaxed rather than overly clinical, with a focus on practical skills and day-to-day changes.
She pays attention to how identity and community stressors affect mental health. That includes concerns linked to being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and non-mainstream relationship styles. Leora notes lived experience in those areas and uses that perspective in sessions.
Her practice covers a long list of issues beyond mood and anxiety, including stress, eating and food-related problems, ADHD, anger, compassion fatigue, chronic pain and illness, and codependency. Attachment issues, communication problems, and money or immigration-related stressors are also within her stated focus.
Leora offers messaging and Live Chat formats for clinical contact. If a person prefers phone or video sessions, the bio asks them to choose a different clinician. She responds to messages at least once per weekday, excluding holidays.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking actions that matter. It can help when worry or mood symptoms get in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions. It often includes simple exercises to use between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as therapy progresses.
The biography lists messaging and Live Chat as the supported session formats. Confirm current session options before booking if you need phone or video. Online work can make fitting sessions around work, family, or health easier. Shorter check-ins or text-based conversations can be useful on busy days, while live chat lets you have a real-time conversation without joining a video call. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, practice coping strategies, and review homework between real-time sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, gender dysphoria, low self-esteem, body image issues, relationship boundary concerns, and related stressors.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness approaches, with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a social worker.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as WI LCSW, and practices in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The biography specifies messaging and Live Chat formats. Confirm current session options before booking if you need phone or video.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers