Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Lindsey Hooker, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Self-Esteem
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20873
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C017063
- NPI
- 1659851418
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Lindsey supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Lindsey
Lindsey Hooker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with addictions, low self-esteem, relationship strain, anger, career stress, depression, and life changes. Lindsey also focuses on related concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and alternative sexual cultures, codependency, and process addictions.
She uses practical, skills-based methods in sessions. Lindsey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness practices to help with staying present. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change addictive behaviors or boost motivation.
Lindsey prefers straightforward conversations about goals, obstacles, and small steps forward. She works with clients to set achievable targets and to build day-to-day coping strategies. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and reviewing what worked between meetings.
Her approach pays attention to real-life pressures like work, money, health, and relationships. She also addresses issues tied to sexual expression, non-monogamy, and HIV status when those come up in care. Lindsey aims to make therapy fit the client’s life, with clear next steps after each session.
People can expect a direct, practical style focused on change and skill building. Lindsey speaks English and practices in Florida as an LCSW. To begin, users can follow the service’s intake flow and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Lindsey uses evidence-based approaches online
CBT helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replace them with more useful habits. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems related to addiction and self-esteem. DBT provides concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are useful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsey will collaborate with each person to choose which skills and methods to try first, based on the client’s goals, difficulties, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or needs change. Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also makes it possible to practice skills in the settings where problems arise, such as at work or during daily routines, so strategies are tested in real life rather than only discussed.CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, career stress, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include autism, kink and alternative sex culture, codependency, and process addictions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on skill practice and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and populations. That experience informs a direct, goal-oriented approach.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Lindsey holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and Florida noted as NC LCSW and FL LCSW. She practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located where her licensure permits practice.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up and matching process.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers