Lindsay Mays
LCSW, LISW-CP
Compassionate, practical support for life's hard moments
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- Values-focused therapy
- Skills for emotion
- Practical goal setting
About Lindsay
Her background includes a master of social work and clinical licensure in both Colorado and South Carolina: LCSW and LISW-CP. Those credentials support her clinical work but do not change how she meets people - she focuses on listening first and building trust. She aims to create a calm space where concerns can be named and practical steps planned.
In sessions she draws on a mix of therapies that emphasize values, skills, and present-moment choices. That can mean helping someone notice what matters most, learn new ways to handle strong emotions, or break unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions move at a client’s pace and focus on problems they bring, from sleeping trouble and low self-esteem to relationship stress and workplace challenges.
Lindsay also addresses issues linked to trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use in straightforward terms. She pays attention to patterns like codependency, impulsivity, and shame, and helps people clarify goals like improved communication, self-love, or life purpose.
People who want a practical, down-to-earth therapist who listens without judgment may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a time that fits the client’s routine.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Colorado, South Carolina
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, practical steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck, overwhelmed by strong feelings, or unsure what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulsive behaviors.Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, day-to-day needs, and what feels doable. From there she suggests approaches and adapts techniques so they fit the person's life rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work during life transitions. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Licensed professionals can help arrange a plan that matches goals, technical comfort, and timing so therapy can be a practical part of everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- South Carolina
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Languages
- English
- License (Colorado)
- LCSW · No. 09926917
- License (South Carolina)
- LISW-CP · No. 15850
- NPI
- 1871005942
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lindsay commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, sleep problems, and life changes, along with issues like self-esteem, body image, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is direct and client-centered, blending mindful awareness, values work, and skill-building to reduce distress and support daily functioning.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience and focuses on practical interventions and emotional regulation strategies to address a wide range of concerns.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices with ties to South Carolina as noted in her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.