Leora Mirkin, LCSW

Affirming LCSW for LGBTQIA+ and kink communities

LGBTQIA+ and poly affirming
Focus on anxiety and trauma
Messaging and live chat

About Leora Mirkin

Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who helps people pursue more satisfying and meaningful lives. She brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to therapy and encourages clients to claim the courage needed to live more authentically. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Leora specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and poly communities and understands how identities that differ from societal norms can make seeking support feel especially daunting.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD and intrusive thoughts, gender dysphoria, low self-esteem and body image, trauma and PTSD, and relationship boundary work. She primarily uses well-researched Cognitive Behavioral approaches and mindfulness-based methods. Many clients describe sessions with Leora as relaxed and not overly clinical while still being highly effective.

Leora emphasizes that reaching out for help is an important, courageous step that benefits both the individual and the people who care about them. She aims to offer steady communication and responds to messages at least once per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Leora is currently offering messaging and Live Chat; if video or phone sessions are preferred, prospective clients are encouraged to select an alternative provider.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Leora Mirkin have?

Leora Mirkin has 9 years of experience.

Is Leora Mirkin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: WI LCSW 9264-123.

In which languages does Leora Mirkin provide therapy?

Leora provides therapy in English.

Where is Leora Mirkin located?

Leora is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Leora Mirkin as my therapist?

You can work with Leora Mirkin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leora Mirkin work with international clients?

Leora Mirkin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leora Mirkin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and many everyday stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current connections and coping, and it can be helpful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and family-of-origin concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, blends acceptance and mindfulness with committed action to support values-driven living and to address avoidance, anxiety, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Leora works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy or complex lives. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible care across different communication styles and schedules, helping people maintain momentum in their work between sessions.

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