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Lindsay McClernan

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lindsay

Lindsay McClernan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends cognitive behavioral therapy with person-centered and trauma-informed practices to help people navigate difficult life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on 11 years of clinical experience to guide clients through issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, grief, parenting and relationship struggles. Her work emphasizes practical strategies that support emotional regulation, improved communication, and clearer decision-making.

In sessions she cultivates an affirming, compassionate environment where clients can examine patterns, process past wounds, and experiment with new coping skills. Lindsay also addresses more specific concerns including ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at building resilience and reconnecting people with purpose and self-compassion. Lindsay holds a Wisconsin LCSW (WI LCSW 9648-123) and practices across a wide range of life transitions and behavioral health concerns.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Lindsay frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete strategies to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand of her work that explores how early relational patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, often helping with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the most helpful approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and life context, and then tailors interventions so treatment aligns with what the client hopes to change or understand.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These formats allow clients to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they can be adjusted over time as needs evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lindsay commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, and ADHD among other areas.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and trauma-informed methods to blend skills-based work and empathic exploration.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Lindsay has 11 years of experience providing mental health care and supporting people through complex life changes and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the Wisconsin credential WI LCSW 9648-123 and practices in Wisconsin.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as accepting clients in other languages and does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English