- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Coping with change
About Lindsay
Lindsay Brunner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 15 years of practice. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and the emotional shifts that come with major life changes. Lindsay lists stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among her core concerns and also notes work with issues like abandonment and family-of-origin problems.
She aims for clear, practical conversations about hard feelings. Sessions focus on naming what’s happening, sorting through reactions, and finding manageable steps forward. Lindsay often helps people understand how past experiences shape current behavior and relationships.
Her background emphasizes supporting people after loss, during relationship strain, and through transitions such as divorce or blended family challenges. She also works with people managing substance use, eating-related concerns, and the fallout from domestic violence or abuse. Those facing cancer-related distress or body image problems are included in her scope.
Lindsay describes her method as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she uses approaches shown to help with mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, while adapting those methods to each person’s situation. She explains options and helps people decide what might fit their needs.
People who come to her can expect straightforward talk about feelings like guilt and shame, what keeps them stuck, and small experiments to test different ways of coping. Sessions move at a practical pace, with focus on what someone wants to change and how to get there one step at a time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma symptoms. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depression. This method helps people notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and practice different responses.Another approach targets trauma-related responses by helping people process distressing memories and build coping skills for triggers. That work often combines grounding exercises with step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance and increase tolerance for difficult emotions. Both approaches can be helpful when guilt or shame are tied to past events or relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to use and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Talk through scheduling and format preferences during the matching and first session to find what fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she see related to guilt or shame?
She lists trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions which often include guilt and shame as part of the picture.
How does she approach feelings of guilt?
She uses evidence-based techniques and plain conversation to identify where guilt comes from and practical steps to respond differently.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults around depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Missouri LCSW and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.