Lindsey Anderson

Through my years in this field, I have learned that things are not always what they appear to be. I say this not to encourage a fearful or skeptical approach, but to encourage a tender and curious approach. There is often more to a person’s story or emotions than just what they present. As a therapist, I see it as a great privilege to create a safe and understanding environment to allow individuals, couples and families to reveal and share what lies underneath. This vulnerability and discovery met with compassion is what leads to healing. My training and experience provide service to a wide range of clients from adolescents (8-18 yrs), to adults of all ages, and couples. I have found working with pre-teens and teenagers to be especially fun and fulfilling! When working with younger clients, I find it important to be flexible and creative in my counseling style, in order to make sessions inviting, fun, and helpful! This means sometimes creating, playing and thinking out of the box. My favorite tool for working with individual clients is “Brainspotting”. This framework is a versatile offshoot of EMDR that creates the optimal environment to help access the brain’s ability to heal itself through neurological reprocessing and making new connections. As a therapist, I partner with my clients to find the “brainspot” (a place that they look with their eyes) that goes with what they are experiencing/feeling. I have seen it bring healing to physical/somatic symptoms, as well as unwanted/difficult thought patterns and emotions. When working with couples, families, and relationships in general, my framework is based out of a trauma and attachment-based lens. I believe that it is paramount for each member of the relationship to feel valued, understood, and cared for while in sessions. I believe that we were made to live in community, and therefore love caring for relationships and helping clients grow in communication skills. As a team, we can learn and explore the skills your relationship needs to impact it in a positive and healthy way. With my holistic view about health, I am willing to work with all aspects of life-- emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical. I have a background in sports medicine from my undergrad education as well as experience working with a ministry overseas and in the U.S. I have learned that these experiences have bettered my practice and have allowed me to walk alongside my clients well. I recognize that seeking help and choosing to see a counselor is not the easiest and I see the courage in this step. I find it a great privilege to join you in your magnificent story!