About Lindsay

Lindsay Hager is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD. She focuses on practical, straightforward conversations that help people take the next step toward feeling better. Lindsay treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Lindsay shapes sessions around what each person needs. She listens first, then suggests goals and small steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and aimed at simple, usable changes rather than abstract theory. Her background includes long-term clinical practice with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and panic to eating and sleep problems. She also works with issues like codependency, attachment struggles, communication problems, and career stress.

This range helps her draw on different techniques to match the problem at hand. Lindsay uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That allows sessions to be conversational yet practical - noticing patterns, testing small changes, and building skills that make daily life easier.

People who come to Lindsay often want clear steps and a steady, empathetic guide. She helps set realistic goals and checks progress regularly. Her aim is to support people as they build coping skills and recover a sense of direction.

Lindsay provides services in English and practices from Illinois. She frames therapy as a process that unfolds over time and adapts to each person’s pace and priorities.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It creates space for people to say what matters most and for the therapist to mirror and clarify those priorities, which helps guide practical next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple exercises and experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle ADHD-related challenges in daily routines.

Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce rumination and improve focus. Short mindfulness practices and breathing exercises can be used between appointments to calm the nervous system and support better sleep and concentration.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That teamwork helps shape a plan that feels doable and aligned with each person's life.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between meetings and suit people who prefer writing or brief check-ins during a busy day.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Lindsay commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related issues such as eating problems, sleep trouble, and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with a focus on listening first, then setting small, practical steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Lindsay has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lindsay?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
20 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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