- Down-to-earth support
- Trauma-informed care
- Skill building focus
About Lindsay
Lindsay Metli is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice. She offers a straightforward, people-first approach to help clients set clear goals and make steady progress. Lindsay aims to create a calm, down-to-earth space where people can talk through what’s hardest for them.
She draws on a mix of evidence-based methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean using cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, or skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. She also uses EMDR when trauma memories are in focus and adapts techniques to fit daily life.
Lindsay’s background includes work in community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals. She has experience running groups, supporting people in child welfare settings, and teaching life skills in a correctional setting. That breadth shapes how she notices practical barriers and supports realistic steps forward.
Many clients seek help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, addictions, parenting strain, and major life changes. Lindsay also addresses concerns such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, body image, and grief. She frames goals around what matters most to each person and builds small, doable plans to reach them.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and Wyoming. Lindsay lives with a blended family and understands the juggling involved when a partner serves in the military.
She draws on a mix of evidence-based methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean using cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, or skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. She also uses EMDR when trauma memories are in focus and adapts techniques to fit daily life.
Lindsay’s background includes work in community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals. She has experience running groups, supporting people in child welfare settings, and teaching life skills in a correctional setting. That breadth shapes how she notices practical barriers and supports realistic steps forward.
Many clients seek help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, addictions, parenting strain, and major life changes. Lindsay also addresses concerns such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, body image, and grief. She frames goals around what matters most to each person and builds small, doable plans to reach them.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and Wyoming. Lindsay lives with a blended family and understands the juggling involved when a partner serves in the military.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Utah, Wyoming
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. Online sessions can make it easier to keep that focus by letting conversations stay grounded in what feels most pressing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Used online, CBT often includes short worksheets, tracking between sessions, and step-by-step problem solving that fit into daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills translate well to remote sessions through guided practice, role-plays, and short skill assignments to try during the week.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and what feels most useful. That plan can change over time as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and communication preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lindsay help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and many related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach and helps people set clear goals. Sessions often mix talking with skills practice and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals, and has led groups and life-skills classes in other settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Utah and Wyoming. Her practice location is listed as Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.