- Goal oriented
- Skill building
- Whole person focus
About Lynnette
Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of practical experience. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and addiction. She invites clients to set goals and take an active role in therapy.
Lynnette draws on client-centered work to create a respectful and nonjudgmental space. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. Sessions focus on concrete skills and realistic steps the person can try between meetings.
Her practice pays attention to the whole person, including physical and spiritual concerns when relevant. She is willing to talk about any issue a client brings to the room, and encourages open conversation about sensitive subjects. This includes topics like intimacy, body image, and life transitions.
Over her career Lynnette has worked with individuals, couples, and families across many settings. She helps people improve self-esteem, coping skills, decision-making, and problem-solving. She also supports those navigating parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, abandonment or attachment issues, and codependency.
People who prefer active participation and clear goals often find her approach helpful. She offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours to fit different schedules and works with clients in Indiana and beyond.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals first and creates a listening space where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This helps when someone wants to focus on personal values, relationships, or spiritual concerns rather than a fixed protocol.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps, helps people test new behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for strong emotions, relationship conflict, and patterns of impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lynnette will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking progress, and adjusting plans together over time.
Because the site biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for evening or weekend meetings. Some formats may also let people use phone connections instead of video, which can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed.
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Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lynnette address?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, codependency, and body image issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 37 years of professional experience and has worked in a variety of clinical settings over that time.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm time zone and scheduling details when you arrange sessions.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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