Hello! My name is Lindsay Dunnells and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with psychotherapy privileges' (LCSW-R) in New York. Since 2007 I have worked as a behavioral health clinician providing individual, family, and group services that focus primarily on substance use disorders, healthy relationships, anger and stress management, depression and anxiety, and communication challenges.
I generally employ an eclectic approach to working with clients, based on their presenting needs, including Cognitive and Rational Emotive Behavioral therapies, psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and mindfulness -based techniques. I strive to provide services in a manner that is client centered and solution focused, honoring the unique experiences in each individuals life. Therapy should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and comfortable, allowing you to share openly, cultivate self awareness, and develop self efficacy applying tools developed to achieve your goals. I serve as your objective individual to guide and support you on your journey toward achieving your goals.
I honor the strength and courage it takes to begin therapy and look forward to embarking on the journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Antisocial Personality, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 078088
NJ LCSW 44sc05648400
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Lindsay literally helped me live probably the most productive year of my life!!
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Lindsay for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Lindsey has been a dime of a dozen. I’ve meet with many therapists before and she has been one of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Lindsay s extremely professional and insightful. I value and appreciate her input.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Lindsay is fantastic. She is accessible, she truly listens and offers productive, specific feedback/suggestions, and she meets you where you are. She is the embodiment of a compassionate, competent therapist.
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lindsay is great, even when I know I am not communicating in my most effective way. She is very supportive and I feel genuinely cared about when we do live sessions or I message her.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lindsay is amazing, thoughtful and caring. She is someone who will care for you and she shows it in many ways. I’m really glad I get to talk to her. Her energy is very peaceful.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue