Lindsey Hungerford
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor striving to help individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, and/or overall general mental health. I am passionate about helping others and providing a safe space to navigate through the challenges of life.
I hold a safe space to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients and to make them feel comfortable in what could be their most vulnerable moments.
Your mental health is important, and I'm glad you're exploring options for help. I offer evening and weekend appointments.
First session
Our first session is focused on information gathering. I will be asking a lot of questions to get to know you and your history. We will then work to identify what your goals will look like. My hope from here is to have built a connection to be able to work together moving forward.
Strengths
I am able to connect with a vast variety of individuals. At the end of the day, we are all human beings who go through struggles in life and deserve a space to be heard, to be understood, and to be able to discuss freely what we are experiencing without judgement. I hold a safe space to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients and to make them feel comfortable in what could be their most vulnerable moments. I am person centered -- we will work on what is most important to you.
Ideal clients
I work well with those who are open minded and understanding that different things work for different people; we're all unique! I work to help clients take steps towards meeting their goals and reducing stress in their lives. Our sessions will be reflective and collaborative. If you are open, motivated, and do well with humor sprinkled in your therapy journey, we would be a good match. If you're ready to get started in therapy, I am here to support you and walk alongside you.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized CBT throughout my entirety of providing treatment. CBT helps individuals understand their thought patterns and how it affects their moods, their relationships, and their overall wellbeing. CBT can help with a wide variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I will work with you to improve skills, reduce stress, increase your feelings of self worth and confidence, and see improvement in your overall quality of life.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) can help individuals understand their goals and what might be getting in the way of achieving their goals. I use MI to help individuals who have a fear of change, or ambivalence to change, better understand their thoughts and commitments to making life changes.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I have always practiced person-centered therapy with my clients as it is a nonjudgemental, safe, and genuinue approach to helping individuals who are navigating challenges in their lives. This method also allows clients to achieve self-actualization, or those "aha!" moments.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
This treatment method is suitable for individuals wanting to focus on the future and identify solutions to problems. It is meant to be time limited, focus on change, and working towards achievable goals.
Location
Virtual sessions