At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149018477
- NPI
- 1255058079
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Compassionate collaboration
- Goal focused
- Affirming approach
About Lindsey
Lindsey Khan is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience offering practical support to people facing emotional challenges. She practices in Illinois and focuses on helping clients find direction, reduce anxiety, and manage stress. Lindsey centers sessions on the concerns that matter most to each person.
She works with people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, and anger. She also helps those navigating ADHD, impulsivity, and workplace friction. Parenting strain, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and LGBT issues are part of her regular focus areas.
Lindsey uses a mix of approaches in session, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She aims to blend practical skill-building with listening and reflection. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals and practicing strategies between meetings.
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Lindsey encourages clients to name small changes that feel doable. She pays attention to life transitions and the pressures that come with work, relationships, and young-adult milestones.
Clients who want an affirming, progressive therapeutic space may find a good fit. Lindsey often supports people with social anxiety, codependency patterns, control issues, and questions about life purpose. She focuses on building resilience and useful tools for daily life.
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How Lindsey adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and clarify goals. This approach can be useful for addictions, impulsivity, and making shifts in daily habits.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes taking actions that match personal values, which can aid with anxiety, depression, and life purpose questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lindsey will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means plans can change if something isn’t working.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session options the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats lets you plan how sessions will fit into your week. Many people find online work easier to schedule around jobs, quieter routines, or short check-ins; others prefer longer visits for skills practice and deeper conversation. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively by focusing on clear goals, homework between sessions, and steady support over time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyControl issuesImpulsivityLife purposeSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lindsey help with?
Lindsey supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and bipolar mood concerns. She also focuses on ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, LGBT issues, and related topics like codependency and life purpose.
What is Lindsey's therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions blend listening with practical skill-building and goal setting so clients can try changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice. That background includes working with workplace stress, social anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lindsey?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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