Lindsey Garber

Hi! I'm Lindsey Garber, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in a variety of different settings to help individuals work through life's challenges while providing support and empathy. I feel truly privileged to be able to provide a safe space to work with you through whatever it is that brings you to therapy!

My approach

I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. Each individual is so unique in what kind of support is needed. I believe in working with the individual to identify their goals for therapy and collaborating on ways to reach those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, mindfulness, Expressive Arts Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy are some of the different modalities we might use to work toward treatment goals.

My focus

I enjoy working with adult clients in varying life stages with a variety of needs. I have experience working with clients diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders. In addition, I appreciate working with clients as they experience major life transitions, relationship conflicts, and unprocessed past experiences.

My communication style

I prefer to ask clients what their preferred communication style is. Some clients prefer very direct communication, while others tend to prefer a softer approach. In general, I operate from a trauma-informed perspective, which focuses on client strengths and providing empathy. I want my clients to guide their treatment, with my support. I am also here to help you work through the tough things that tend to be avoided outside of the therapy room.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always loved talking to people and hearing their stories. I am fascinated by the unique life experiences and how those experiences shape us into the people we are. I believe most people in this profession have experienced things that have made them passionate about being a safe person for others- myself included. I think everyone can benefit from having someone that is empathetic, supportive, and also challenges them to work through the things that we often hide from others, whether that's due to shame, fear, sadness, or anger.

My goals for you

Treatment will start with you identifying what you are hoping to get out of our time together. As we build a relationship, I will offer some suggestions to help you reach the goals you identified. This is YOUR treatment and we are a team.

My first session with you

During the first session, I will ask you to tell me what brings you to treatment, what your experience with therapy has been in the past (if any experience), what worked well and what didn't. Then we will discuss goals for our time working together. I will also ask some questions to get to know you. The first session allows us to get to know one another.