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Lynnette Thomas

Therapist · Indiana

Lynnette Thomas, LCSW

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Goal oriented
  • Daytime and evenings

About Lynnette

Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago and has supported people through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Lynnette works with individuals to set clear goals and track progress in ways that fit each person.

Lynnette draws on straightforward, collaborative methods. She encourages active participation and helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and daily habits. Sessions focus on practical skills for coping, problem solving, and improving relationships.

In sessions she uses approaches that help people change thinking and behavior, build motivation for change, and learn skills to manage intense emotions. She attends to physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being as people bring whatever concerns matter to them.

Lynnette offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours to accommodate different schedules. She works with people to set therapy goals and check progress along the way. When starting, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments to fit their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

37+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting a person where they are. It helps people feel heard and guides the process by following their goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and daily habits shape feelings and behavior and teaches skills to shift those patterns for better coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is tracked.

Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats are available. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into busy days and offering options for shorter check-ins or evening appointments. It can also reduce travel time and help people maintain continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals, including this clinician, will work with clients to shape session length and focus so therapy fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lynnette help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and parenting concerns. Other areas include addictions, bipolar concerns, eating and sleeping issues, and work or career stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and active. She encourages clients to set goals and to notice thoughts and daily habits that affect feelings and behavior.

How much clinical experience does Lynnette have?

She has 37 years of professional experience working in a range of settings with individuals, couples, and families.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to arrange sessions depending on licensing and scheduling.

How are fees and costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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