- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Lindsey
Lindsey Hooker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of experience. She works with adults who want to get a handle on anger, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship strain, career stress, depression, and life transitions. She also focuses on issues such as codependency, communication problems, and impulse-related concerns.
Lindsey uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thinking and learn calmer responses. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit a person’s goals.
Sessions address everyday problems and specific patterns. For example, people who lose their temper with loved ones can work on triggers and wording that reduces escalation. Those dealing with addictive patterns can build motivation and step-by-step strategies for change. Lindsey talks through goals and next steps in clear, manageable pieces.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. She helps clients set short-term steps and practices they can use between sessions. Progress is tracked by small, practical changes rather than big labels.
Before a first meeting clients complete a short questionnaire. That helps Lindsey understand current struggles and priorities. From there she and the client plan initial steps and schedule sessions that fit into everyday life.
How Lindsey uses evidence-based approaches online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps people learn specific coping skills for intense emotions and impulsive behavior. It teaches breathing, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that reduce reactivity and help in heated moments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing them into more balanced ones. It also uses practical experiments and step-by-step behavior changes useful for anger, depression, and compulsive patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and bodily cues. Simple mindfulness practices can interrupt automatic reactions and make it easier to choose a different response.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Lindsey will review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans with the client. The process is collaborative and based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use worksheets, in-session skills practice, and between-session assignments to keep progress moving even when life is busy.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does Lindsey address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, resentment that builds, frustration at work, and responses to others' anger.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations and teaches skills from approaches like CBT and DBT to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as an LCSW in clinical settings.
Where is Lindsey licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials in North Carolina and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lindsey?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.