- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT tools
About Lindsay
Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, and a broad range of family-related issues including family of origin concerns. Lindsay also supports people dealing with eating issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and identity matters related to LGBT concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. Lindsay also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools appear in sessions to build practical coping skills.
In sessions she helps people name goals and try specific skills between meetings. Conversations often cover family roles, patterns learned in childhood, attachment questions, and how those patterns affect current relationships and parenting. Practical strategies may include mindfulness exercises and steps for changing day-to-day habits.
Lindsay’s background includes work in community mental health settings where she provided individual, couple, and family counseling. She has experience helping people who have experienced trauma across life stages and supports those impacted by adoption, foster care, abandonment, and caregiving strain.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Lindsay applies approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports choosing actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and ongoing family pattern issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior through clear, step-by-step exercises, which is helpful for stress, mood, and eating-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and collaboration so the person sets goals and the therapist follows their lead.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Lindsay will discuss options and try different techniques to see what fits each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. The plan is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made, keeping the client involved in decisions about methods and focus.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows practicing skills in the context of everyday life and bringing real situations into discussion. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine talk-based work with homework, mindfulness practice, and behavior experiments that suit a person’s routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues, addictions, ADHD, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration, and she uses practical techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in community mental health settings and other practice areas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW in Illinois and an LISW in Iowa, and she is based in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How do fees and payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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