Lindsay DeMarlie, LCSW, LISW - Therapist in Iowa

Anxiety and stress
Trauma-informed care
CBT and mindfulness

About Lindsay

Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with ten years of practice. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem, and related concerns. Lindsay also lists focus areas such as ADHD, relationship issues, and body image.

Lindsay uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. She listens to what a person wants to change and helps set clear goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to address thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going.

Her background includes extensive work with trauma, including childhood abuse and adult sexual assault or domestic violence. That experience informs how she plans care and how she helps people pace difficult memories or reactions.

Lindsay also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping skills, emotion regulation, and values-based action. Sessions aim to build skills that can be used between meetings.

People can expect a direct, client-centered style that focuses on practical changes and skills practice. She notes work with a wide range of concerns such as bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, addiction, and food-related issues. When someone is ready to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How Lindsay applies therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than trying to push thoughts away; it can help when anxiety or shame make stepping into social situations hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and test fears in small steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lindsay collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques as someone learns skills and reports what helps or does not help.

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. Therapists can use the approaches above to teach exercises, plan gradual exposures, and practice new responses between sessions in everyday settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issues Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Illinois, Iowa

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style is client-centered and skills-based, using methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to teach coping strategies and behavior change.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns, including trauma and mood issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCSW credential in Illinois and the LISW credential in Iowa and practices with those licensure designations.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?

She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.