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Lynnette Thomas

Lynnette Thomas, LCSW

Indiana

LCSW - Relationships and Family patterns

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  • Family of origin
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Lynnette

Lynnette Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 37 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and other life challenges. Lynnette also addresses family-of-origin concerns and parenting issues when these influence current patterns.

She uses straightforward, goal-focused work to help people notice patterns and make concrete changes. Sessions often include practical problem-solving and skill practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are primary methods she draws on to help people reframe thoughts and build motivation for change.

Lynnette pays attention to how family roles and early relationships can show up now. She invites clients to bring any concern to sessions and discusses how present difficulties connect with past experiences. Conversations can cover communication, boundaries, intimacy, and coping with life transitions.

Her approach encourages clients to set their own goals and check progress along the way. Therapy can include learning coping skills, improving decision-making, and strengthening emotional regulation. She also integrates mindfulness and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit a person’s goals.

Lynnette has worked in multiple settings over her career, helping people with both immediate stresses and longer-standing patterns. She supports adults as they work through family conflict, parenting strain, career decisions, and recovery from loss. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can move forward.

How Lynnette Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set their own goals. This approach supports people who want to lead the direction of their work and clarify values and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when conflicts or strong feelings arise.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lynnette collaborates with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and day-to-day life. She checks in on progress and adjusts methods when needed so therapy stays focused and useful.

Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible timing such as evenings or weekends. Talk with her about practical arrangements when you schedule to choose what will work best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

37+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and family-related patterns listed in her profile.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses Client-Centered work along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and practice skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 37 years of professional experience as a clinician in a variety of settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and works with adults from that base.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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