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Lynnette Thomas

Lynnette Thomas, LCSW

Indiana

LCSW - mood and relationship support

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34005362A
NPI
1649492034
Experience
37 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

These details come from information Lynnette 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

  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Mindfulness skills

About Lynnette

Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 37 years of experience. She works with adults on common and complex concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and loss, relationship strain, and addiction. Her work also covers parenting challenges, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues around intimacy, eating, and sleep.

Her background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and long-term practice across clinical settings. She encourages clients to set concrete goals and to track progress during treatment. Sessions focus on practical skills for coping, problem solving, and decision making rather than abstract theory.

Lynnette uses approaches that help people take action and notice change. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns and behaviors, Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, and Client-Centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools may be used to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

In sessions she keeps conversations direct and task-oriented. Clients can bring any life topic for discussion, including physical, mental, or spiritual concerns. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families and frames work around clear, measurable steps.

People looking for a seasoned social worker who focuses on everyday functioning and concrete skills may find her style helpful. Before booking, confirm session formats and scheduling details to match your needs.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens without directing and helps clients set their own goals. This approach supports work on relationship strain, self-esteem, and life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises, activity plans, and step-by-step skill building to address anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques teach skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. These tools are useful for anger, distress, and building emotional regulation. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as work progresses. Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the original biography does not specify which online options are used. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for a remote setting to keep sessions practical and focused.

CAreas of focus

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

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and parenting stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods to build skills and track progress.

How much experience does she have?

She has 37 years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana.

Do sessions happen in any other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients.

How are fees handled?

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

What should I do to start a first session?

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

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