Leora Mirkin , LCSW

Leora Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who is dedicated to supporting people as they pursue greater well-being and more satisfying lives. She approaches therapy with a belief that everyone deserves to live authentically, and she helps clients find the courage and tools to do so.

Leora specializes in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and poly communities and identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community herself. That lived experience informs a nonjudgmental approach that aims to make seeking help feel less intimidating for people whose identities differ from societal norms. Many clients describe sessions with her as relaxed and not overly clinical, while still being extremely effective.

Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and intrusive thoughts, gender dysphoria, low self-esteem, body image concerns, trauma and PTSD, and difficulties with relationship boundaries. She primarily uses well-researched Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.

Leora values openness about mental health and views seeking help as an important, courageous step that benefits both the individual and the people who care about them. She responds to messages at least once per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. She is currently offering messaging and Live Chat; if a person prefers video or phone sessions, they should select a different therapist.

Could Online Therapy Work For You?

Many people wonder whether remote mental health care can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their life best - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to keep up with regular care.

Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and if a particular therapist does not feel like the right fit, it is possible to switch to another therapist at any time.