- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR processing
About Lindsay
Lindsay Metli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience. She practices in Utah and holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah. Lindsay lists concerns she commonly helps people with, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationships, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and anger.
She prefers direct, practical conversations that focus on clear goals. Sessions are aimed at small, manageable changes people can try between meetings. Lindsay draws from approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and client-centered work to guide those steps.
Her background includes work in community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals. She also spent years in child welfare and led groups in correctional settings and transitional housing while completing her degrees. That mix informs how she plans treatment and prioritizes safety and stabilization when trauma is present.
Lindsay describes herself as down-to-earth and focused on helping people find routines and skills that reduce day-to-day overwhelm. She can talk through communication patterns, boundaries, and practical coping tools for anger and resentment. She also supports people managing caregiving stress, blended household demands, and the complications that follow separation or loss.
In sessions she often blends skill-building with reflective talk work. That might look like learning a breathing or grounding technique, then practicing it in the moment and reviewing what changed. The emphasis is on usable strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Using therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist uses your concerns to guide the work, encouraging practical choice and clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help when strong feelings get in the way of relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Lindsay works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as goals or circumstances shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in the settings where problems occur and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Utah, Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Lindsay works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that blends client-centered work with CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness tools. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience across community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals, plus past child welfare and group work in correctional settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and Wyoming and currently practices in Utah.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.