Therapist profile
Lindsay DeMarlie, LCSW, LISW
LCSW in Iowa and Illinois - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Lindsay
Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with 10 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship issues, substance use, eating concerns, ADHD, and support for LGBT clients.
Lindsay uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She centers sessions on what a person wants to change and helps identify clear, practical steps. Sessions often include skills practice, noticing patterns of thought and behavior, and learning ways to manage strong emotions.
Her background includes work in a community mental health setting, where she provided individual care and worked alongside people facing complex trauma, mood disorders, and life stressors. That experience informs a practical approach to everyday problems like parenting strain, communication breakdowns, and managing anxiety or depression.
Lindsay draws on several evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. In plain terms, this means she helps people notice what matters to them, name unhelpful thoughts, and build skills to respond differently to stress.
Sessions are collaborative. Lindsay helps people set goals, track small changes, and practice tools between meetings. Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people manage hard moments at home and in relationships.
How sessions work
How Lindsay uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that fit those values even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can help with persistent anxiety, parenting stress, and motivation to make small changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and provides practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits useful for depression, anxiety, and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills for managing strong emotions and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Lindsay will talk with each person about goals and daily challenges, and together they decide which methods to try first. Adjustments are common as work proceeds and new goals emerge.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare, or other routines because they remove commute time and allow quicker check-ins. Shorter sessions or phone-only check-ins can be used when bandwidth or sightlines are limited, while longer video sessions work for deeper skill practice. Discuss practical arrangements during the initial scheduling step so sessions match your day-to-day life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family problems, and communication issues that affect life at home.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, nonjudgmental approach with practical skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in clinical practice for 10 years, including community mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Iowa with an Illinois LCSW as well.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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