Lindsey Vining - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience

About Lindsey Vining

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Sociologist, and Life Coach with over 15 years experience providing therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and children. I have worked with individuals in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient settings, crisis and emergency shelter services, community mental health, and medical clinics. I have worked with persons who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, serious mental health issues and homelessness, among others.

My therapy style is motivating and supportive, but direct, while using humor and optimism to develop an effective therapeutic rapport and bring about change. My theoretical orientations primarily used are person-centered and cognitive-behavioral. My approach combines Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I will tailor our time together and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I have a commitment to quality and compassionate mental health services. I pride myself on being non-biased and non-judgemental.

It takes incredible courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I ALWAYS make every effort to accommodate your schedule and/or time zone. If my current availability does not work with your schedule, please message me directly. I’m happy to try my best to make specific accommodations for you!

Please note that I diligently check your messages daily, other than Sundays. I look forward to working with you!

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Licenses

LCSW

C8419

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great listen and Patience.”

“I’ve had one session with Lindsey. Felt very comfortable and was able to open up freely. She’s professional yet very personable 🦋🙏🌹”

“Lindsey has been great. Very kind and compassionate.”

“10/10 recommend Lindsey! She is so relatable and makes you feel 100% comfortable and no matter what your struggling with, she lets you know that there IS hope for you. And that is a HUGE PLUS! She’s the type of therapist that no matter how complex your situation/circumstances may be, you always leave the session with her feeling less burdened down/overwhelmed/etc. She listens carefully and gives feedback based on your real life, not the “cliche” therapist lines that some of them still say. She’s a natural at helping make lives better & a rare gem!! So if you get the chance to work with her, you won’t regret it!! Thanks for everything Lindsey!”

“She is an amazing therapist who will take the time to listen to you and will help you in any way she can. She is very passionate and helpful and professional”

“I’ve worked with Lindsey for at least a year now, and she has changed me into a better person. I could go on and on about how great she is, but I would run out of words. She is an incredible therapist and I will continue to see her for as long as possible!”

“She makes you feel very comfortable and really makes you think about things in a positive light!!!”

“I feel comfortable with Lindsey, she seems to understand what I am saying and offers good options. She shows compassion and caring while remaining practical and is not overly clinical. It's a good balance. The technical challenges have been a bit frustrating but having to move to phone has made the sessions possible.”

“Lindsey has been so helpful over the last almost 14 months. I really appreciate our time together.”

“I've had like three sessions, and she's been there for me and has tools to help me the handle situations”

“She frames her advice in a nonjudgmental manner to ensure optimal reception. I feel very comfortable with her.”

“Lindsey is very kind and understanding. She offers good support and suggestions.”

“She was amazing and really did listen to me!”

“Lindsay has been great. Very I understanding , I always feel safe opening up to her, never judged!”

“Lindsey is so personable and compassionate!”

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