- Anxiety and phobia care
- Addiction and recovery
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Lindsay
Lindsay Pennell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with nine years of experience. She works primarily with adults and lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia among the issues she addresses. She also helps people facing sleep problems, parenting strain, grief, anger, and career-related stress.
Her practice focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques. She frequently uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She pairs that with motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and simple mindfulness skills to reduce distress in the moment.
Lindsay emphasizes clients' abilities and strengths when planning work together. Sessions look at concrete steps that can reduce cravings, manage panic, or improve communication. She describes her style as open and collaborative, aiming to help clients feel understood while they try new strategies.
People who come for help with addiction or substance use get support for stopping or cutting down smoking, vaping, and alcohol or drug use. Those dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, or persistent low mood can work on practical coping tools and steady behavior changes. Lindsay also supports people struggling with guilt, shame, money worries, or compassion fatigue.
To begin, prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and sessions vary in cost by location.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based techniques Lindsay uses include cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through small behavior changes, which can help with panic, social anxiety, and low mood. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum; it is often used when substance use or stopping smoking and vaping are goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsay treats that as a collaborative process, asking about a person's goals, past experiences with therapy, and what feels manageable. She adapts the mix of techniques over time so sessions match the client's needs and learning style.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. The practice emphasizes fitting therapy into everyday life - for example keeping sessions to a set length that fits a workday, using brief check-ins between full sessions, and choosing methods that work well without long homework tasks when needed. These practical choices aim to make ongoing work easier to maintain alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related problems like sleep difficulty and grief.
What is the therapy style like?
Her approach is open and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and clients' strengths to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of work in the counseling field, mainly with adults and people facing substance use challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies depending on location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.