- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Practical coping tools
- Strengths-based approach
About Lindsay
Lindsay Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with eight years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, depression, and challenges tied to life changes. Lindsay centers her work on helping people notice and use their strengths to move forward. She emphasizes a calm, accepting presence so clients feel comfortable beginning hard conversations.
Her background includes work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in both individual and family settings. She uses an integrated, client-centered approach and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques. Lindsay also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy methods when they fit a person's needs.
In session she listens first, then helps clients set clear, practical goals. She offers straightforward tools for stress, emotion regulation, and communication. For relationship and intimacy concerns she focuses on clearer communication and managing expectations rather than quick fixes.
Lindsay works with issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, commitment and control struggles, and the emotional impacts of divorce or separation. She also addresses shame, guilt, dissociation, and disruptive mood concerns when they arise.
People who prefer a collaborative, empathetic counselor often find her style accessible. She invites clients to share their stories at their own pace and to try small, practical steps between sessions. Her aim is to help people build steadier coping skills and clearer paths forward.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in that direction. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and building a life guided by personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, non-judgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and focus; the therapist reflects and supports the client's own problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsay collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine techniques so sessions match what a person is trying to accomplish rather than sticking to one rigid model.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows therapists to share exercises, handouts, and step-by-step tools that clients can use between sessions to practice new skills.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lindsay address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, body image, codependency, and related emotional difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Lindsay uses a compassionate, client-centered style that starts with listening. She works collaboratively and offers practical steps and skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in individual and family settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.