Leora Golan, LCSW

Staff Therapist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Talk Therapy

Education and training

  • Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Leora Golan, LCSW

Leora Golan serves as a dedicated mental health professional with a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University of Chicago, specializing in mental health. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stockton University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Childhood Studies. Leora brings a rich and diverse clinical background, having worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and active-duty service members/veterans.

Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, low self-esteem, stress management, trauma, and addictions, Leora employs a trauma-informed lens, enhanced by her certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. This approach allows her to better understand and address each client’s unique needs through thorough assessment.

Believing in the importance of individualized care, Leora adopts an eclectic therapeutic method tailored to the specific requirements of her clients. She integrates various clinical orientations, including strength-based approaches, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and exposure therapy.

Leora emphasizes the significance of building a strong therapeutic alliance, offering a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for clients to explore their emotions and navigate their challenges. Her compassionate approach fosters meaningful change, empowering clients to achieve their therapeutic goals.

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Languages
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