Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
How Lindsay works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lindsay
Lindsay Pennell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, and anger. She works with adults who are managing mood challenges, addiction, relationship strain, and the fallout from trauma. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical steps and steady support.
Lindsay brings nine years of counseling experience to sessions. Much of her work has focused on adults with mental health diagnoses and substance use problems.
Background and approach
She listens for each person’s priorities and uses straightforward methods to help people make changes they want. Her approach blends motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and a strength-based focus. That means she helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, build on what’s already working, and find motivation to try new strategies.
Sessions usually include talking through recent struggles, practicing skills, and setting small goals to build momentum. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where emotions and worries are taken seriously. Lindsay emphasizes pacing work to match each person’s needs and learning style rather than pushing a single method.
She encourages practical changes people can use right away in daily life. People who want help with sleeping problems, grief, parenting stress, anger, or addictions may find this approach useful. Lindsay supports people as they take steps toward clearer thinking, better coping, and more control over habits and reactions.
What Lindsay works with
Everything Lindsay lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lindsay's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Lindsay uses a mix of approaches that focus on clear steps and practical skills. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find personal reasons to change; it is useful for substance use, habit change, and building commitment. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep.Finding the right approach happens together. Lindsay will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that fit the problem, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to keep work practical and relevant to daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is helpful for deeper conversation and skill practice, phone can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat is useful for quick reflections, and messaging lets people share between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and busy days while still working on stress, anger, addictions, and related concerns.
Questions people ask about Lindsay
What issues does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and related concerns such as sleep problems, grief, and relationship strain.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her style is warm and open. She combines motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and a strength-based focus to help people set goals and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in the counseling field, primarily with adults managing mental health diagnoses and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies by location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.