I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 11 years of professional therapy experience. However, I have been working in the social work field for 17 consecutive years. I have experience working with clients who have mild to severe mental illness via my work in inpatient hospitals, group homes, case management, behavioral health insurance management, elementary, middle and high school settings. I have spent the past 11 years of my career providing counseling services to women and children in an Outpatient Therapy setting. I continue to provide in person Outpatient Therapy services on a fulltime basis in addition to my platform on Better Help. I have many years of experience with helping clients manage stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked in the social work field since 2007 has given me the opportunity to literally meet clients where they are through my roles as a Case Manager, School Social Worker, Inpatient Hospital Social Worker and Behavioral Health Insurance Representative. I have first hand experience with dealing with struggles to get basic needs met, issues that affect communities, families, schools as well as individuals. I have been able to spend the past 11 years of my career serving as an Outpatient Therapist to help clients make treatment plans to address their struggles with unresolved childhood issues, traumas, grief, career paths, relationship issues, parenting struggles, issues that lead to depression, anxiety, mood instability, addictions and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. I am able to empathize with a person's struggles, validate feelings and empower people to overcome hardships.

About Merissa Lindsay