- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Lindsey
Lindsey Thomas is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and people navigating life changes. She also addresses related issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations practical and focused. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns may be keeping difficult feelings in place. Lindsey helps people put small steps in place to manage anxiety, cope with grief over changes, and respond to intrusive thoughts or compulsions.
She draws on long experience across different countries and settings. Living abroad has shaped how she notices cultural and life-transition factors in stress and identity. That background helps when clients are dealing with moves, adoption questions, or shifting roles at home.
Lindsey offers evening and weekend hours that align with Michigan time due to her current location overseas. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. Lindsey aims to work collaboratively to clarify goals and practical next steps.
How Lindsey uses evidence-based approaches online
Many clinicians who use evidence-based techniques focus on clear, practical methods that change daily habits and thinking. Cognitive-behavioral style work helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real life, which can reduce worry and repetitive negative thinking. This approach is often useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, and mood concerns.Trauma-informed approaches look at how past events affect present reactions and safety. They include grounding and paced processing to reduce overwhelm and help rebuild routines and relationships after abuse or loss. These techniques can be helpful for people carrying guilt, shame, or intrusive memories.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Lindsey will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals, needs, and daily routine. That means checking in early, adjusting methods, and keeping focus on practical steps that can be used between sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow evening or weekend scheduling aligned to Michigan time, and reduce travel time. Some formats also make shorter check-ins possible when that suits someone's schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through how guilt or shame shows up in daily life. The work focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and reduce constant self-criticism.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience in a variety of clinical settings. Her work includes supporting people through transitions like starting college, moving abroad, and changes in family roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and is currently living abroad. Evening and weekend hours are scheduled to align with Michigan time.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the process of clarifying goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.