- 10 years experience
- LCSW LISW credentials
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Lindsay
Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictive behaviors, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. Lindsay aims to create a calm, welcoming space where a person can talk through hard experiences and start making small, practical changes.
Lindsay draws from a few well‑known therapy styles to meet each person's needs. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and acceptance‑based methods are used to help people stay present and tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. She also works in a client‑centered way, following the person's pace and priorities.
Her background includes ten years of clinical practice and experience addressing trauma from childhood and adulthood. That work has included supporting people who have faced abuse, domestic violence, and other intense stressors. Lindsay also lists concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress among the areas she addresses.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Lindsay helps people set clear goals and tries out specific skills between sessions. The focus is on what a person wants to change and on steps they can actually use in daily life.
People who choose Lindsay will find a straightforward, empathetic therapist who brings years of experience and a mix of behavioral and acceptance approaches to the work.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take actions that fit what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress by teaching practical acceptance skills and goal‑driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with emotion regulation and chronic stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsay treats therapy as collaborative and will help a person try methods that match their needs, goals, and daily life. Together they decide which techniques to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check‑in meetings when useful. They are often helpful when practicing skills between sessions and when coordinating care across locations. Ask about the current session options to see which arrangement best matches scheduling and practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Lindsay help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and communication problems, self‑esteem and body image concerns, and related areas such as adoption and foster care and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is client centered and nonjudgmental. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques to address daily challenges.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Lindsay has ten years of clinical experience working with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and other complex concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Iowa. Her practice is listed as located in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The therapist or service can confirm whether sessions are offered online, by phone, or in person.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with Lindsay?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.