- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Lindsay
Lindsay Pennell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with nine years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are focused on practical steps clients can try between appointments.
Lindsay’s background centers on adults managing mental health diagnoses and substance use problems. She works with people on boundary setting, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep problems, and career-related stress. Additional areas she addresses include panic attacks, bipolar disorder, smoking or vaping cessation, and money or financial worries.
Her approach blends clear, evidence-based tools. She uses motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to help with distress tolerance and grounding when emotions run high.
Lindsay favors a strengths-focused style that keeps sessions practical. She and the client set goals together and track progress with small, achievable steps. Conversations tend to be direct and collaborative with attention to what works in day-to-day life.
People who choose her often want straightforward support for managing reactions, reducing addictive behaviors, or repairing patterns in close relationships. She asks clients to try strategies between sessions so they can see gradual change and build confidence in handling difficult moments.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques used in Lindsay’s work include motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral methods. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring your reasons for change and building your own motivation, which can help with substance use, quitting smoking, or reducing repeated angry reactions. Cognitive behavioral methods look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offer practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that contribute to anger and anxiety.Mindfulness is another approach she uses to help people notice physical and emotional cues and practice brief grounding skills. These methods are taught in simple steps so clients can use them during stressful moments at home or work. Deciding which approaches to focus on is a collaborative process; Lindsay will help you choose techniques that match your goals and preferences and will adjust plans as you try things out.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people use online work to practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review and refinement.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and addiction issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is strengths-focused and practical, using collaborative goal setting and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in counseling and substance use settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform’s session settings.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.