Have there been times when you felt sad, angry, worried, or unsafe out of nowhere? Have you ever had a hard time putting your thoughts and feelings into words? You are not alone. I work best with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed with life, have difficulty with relationships, and struggle with fluctuating moods to discover what is happening, the root of these occurrences, and ways to heal in the present moment.
My approach to therapy is to meet everyone with genuineness, empathy, and acceptance. I believe you are the expert of you and I will support you in achieving your mental health goals. I often use a combination of approaches such as CBT, DBT Skills, CPT, Mindfulness, and Seeking Safety to support you in achieving balance and safety in your life.
I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, specializing in Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. When I’m not meeting with clients, I enjoy spending time with my pets, gardening, and crafting. Thank you for taking the first step in your journey towards healing. I look forward to meeting with you!
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 87921
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As someone who struggles to identify what they are feeling Lindsey does a great job identifying emotions and help me "feel" on my body where I might be feeling that emotion. Her understanding and empathy help me open up to talk about subjects I would be reserved on to talking to others.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Lindsey for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compa