Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Self esteem
How Lindsey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lindsey
Lindsey Hooker is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing anger, addiction, depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out tough feelings and find practical steps forward. Lindsey writes plans with each person that match their goals and life situation.
She draws on five years of experience working with people who struggle with motivation and substance concerns. Lindsey adapts sessions to what the person needs that week, whether that means skill practice, problem solving, or talking through events that feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. In sessions she emphasizes small, concrete steps that build confidence over time. Lindsey uses tools that help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, learn calming skills, and set realistic goals.
She encourages homework that fits into a busy life so progress continues between meetings. Many people come for help with relationships, career stress, or recovering from hurt and shame. Lindsey also supports people navigating identity topics such as LGBT concerns and non-traditional relationship styles.
She listens without judgment and adjusts the pace to what feels manageable. Lindsey practices in Florida and offers meetings by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She holds a LCSW license in North Carolina and Florida and works with each person to shape a clear, practical plan for change.
What Lindsey works with
Everything Lindsey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lindsey's practice.
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lindsey lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches you can use online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses small experiments and practice to change them. It can help with anger, depression, and low self-esteem by breaking big problems into manageable steps. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce impulsive reactions and improve how people handle strong feelings. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their experience in the moment without harsh judgment and can reduce reactivity and rumination.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Lindsey will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit their needs. If something doesn't feel helpful, she adjusts the plan together with the person so work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is good for deeper work and teaching skills, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep regular sessions and practice skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about Lindsey
What kinds of problems does Lindsey help with?
She helps people dealing with anger, addictions, depression, low self-esteem, career stress, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is Lindsey's therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on short-term skills and goal work alongside deeper conversation as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients on motivation, substance concerns, and emotional regulation.
What credentials and where is she based?
Lindsey holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and is licensed in North Carolina and Florida while practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible ways to meet.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lindsey?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.