Lindsey Peterson, LICSW
Calm, practical support for life changes
Details
| Name | Lindsey Peterson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 16 |
About Lindsey
Lindsey Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She greets people with a calm approach and straightforward support. Lindsey aims to make starting therapy feel doable for someone who is nervous or overwhelmed.
She draws on 16 years of experience as a Minnesota LICSW and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Sessions are a place to talk through difficult feelings, sort priorities, and build small routines that make a day easier.
Background and approach
Lindsey uses Narrative ideas to help people name the stories they tell about themselves and notice other possibilities. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act on what matters, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in empathy and the person's own goals. Her work often addresses stress, sleep problems, ADHD challenges, addictions, self-esteem, and career concerns.
Lindsey also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, fertility and cancer-related stress, and the effects of aging. People can expect clear, conversational sessions where a therapist listens, reflects, and offers small experiments to try between meetings. Lindsey aims to make progress feel steady and realistic, one step at a time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Grief, Coping with life changes, ADHD among the things Lindsey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Lindsey among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lindsey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lindsey directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online sessions
Many online sessions use Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories and notice different ways of being. Narrative work asks questions about life chapters and what clients want their next chapter to look like. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions toward them even when feelings are uncomfortable; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic conditions. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the relationship warm and empathic, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering reflective listening to help clarify priorities.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lindsey will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying a short experiment from CBT-style thinking, then shifting to values work or narrative questions if that feels more helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well when face-to-face conversation matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What problems does Lindsey commonly address?
She helps people facing grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep trouble, self-esteem and career concerns, among other issues.
What is Lindsey's general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on listening and helping people name their goals and try small, practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Lindsey has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages in Minnesota.
What credential does Lindsey hold and where is she located?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices from Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Lindsey accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Lindsey?
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