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Lindsey Hooker

Lindsey Hooker

LCSW

Florida

Practical, motivational care for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW20873; LCSW, North Carolina / C017063
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivation focused
    • Skill based
    • Respectful support

    About Lindsey

    Lindsey Hooker is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people move past low motivation, addiction struggles, and low self-esteem. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and aims to create a supportive space for people taking the first step toward change. Lindsey keeps language simple and direct so conversations feel clear and useful.

    She uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness and solution-focused work help people build practical steps and notice progress.

    Over five years of practice, Lindsey has supported people dealing with depression, anger, relationship strain, career stress, and life transitions. She has worked with a range of concerns related to addiction including substance use and process addictions like gambling or compulsive behaviors. Additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, and issues related to sexual culture and non-monogamous relationships.

    Sessions are tailored to each person. Lindsey collaborates on goals and adjusts the pace to match readiness to change. She explains tools plainly and practices them together so skills can be used between meetings.

    People who prefer a straightforward, motivational style often find her approach helpful. If you want practical steps, calm coaching around difficult feelings, and steady support while you try new choices, she can help walk you through that process.

  2. How Lindsey uses evidence-based methods in online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why they want change and builds their own reasons to act; it uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and commitment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns that make problems worse and practicing small behavior changes that lead to better outcomes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening emotion regulation.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lindsey will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. She treats the process as a collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills between sessions in their usual settings, which can speed up learning and make changes easier to keep.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsSelf esteem

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Florida, North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    She helps with addictions, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship strain, career stress, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The approach is practical and collaborative, using motivation-focused conversation alongside cognitive and behavioral techniques to help people set goals and try new behaviors.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has five years of professional experience working with people on addiction, mood, and life transition concerns.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida with NC LCSW and FL LCSW listed.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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