- problem solving
- trauma informed
- skill building
About Lindsay
Lindsay Zimmitti is a CT LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and stress. Lindsay focuses on practical problem solving so people can meet everyday goals and reduce what gets in the way of feeling steady and able to cope.
She describes clients as the experts on their own lives and uses that perspective to guide sessions. Conversations aim to identify barriers, test small changes, and build concrete tools for managing emotion and behavior. Lindsay speaks plainly and keeps interactions direct and transparent so people can try strategies between appointments.
Lindsay’s background includes work across inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and school settings. That variety shaped an approach that adapts to each person’s situation rather than using a single method for everyone. Her academic training includes a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in social work, and she holds a Connecticut LCSW license.
She has experience supporting people with parenting stresses, relationship strain, career pressure, and the fallout from trauma and loss. Sessions can cover coping skills, communication tactics, and steps for managing strong emotions that interfere with work or close relationships. The aim is practical change over time through repeated, manageable steps.
Lindsay works with people on issues tied to attention and mood as well as life transitions. Her practice emphasizes collaboration: clients and therapist test what works, adjust it, and keep the focus on usable strategies for daily life.
Approaches for anger and difficult feelings online
Many of the techniques Lindsay uses are evidence-based and focused on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach is skills training for emotion regulation and behavior change, which teaches specific steps to notice triggers, slow reactions, and try small alternative responses that reduce conflict at home or work. This helps with frequent irritability, workplace frustration, and resentment that builds over time.Another approach is trauma-focused work that aims to reduce the impact of past hurt on current reactions. This involves mapping how memories, thoughts, and physical responses show up, then using guided strategies to change how those memories affect daily life. It can be useful when anger connects to old wounds or trauma histories.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions. Adjustments are made as needed rather than committing to a single plan up front.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so they fit your routine. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into workdays or to keep regular appointments. Phone or video sessions can reduce travel and make brief check-ins more practical, while also letting people focus on applying skills between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a strength-based, problem-solving approach that focuses on practical tools and small changes clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients living outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm session options and scheduling when you begin.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.