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Lindsay Brunner

Lindsay Brunner, LCSW

Missouri

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LCSW - Stress and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem

About Lindsay

Lindsay Brunner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and she works with adults facing these challenges.

Lindsay helps people who are navigating grief, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety. She also supports those recovering from trauma, abuse, and sexual assault. Her work includes addressing addiction, family dynamics, and identity questions when they affect day-to-day functioning.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and looks for concrete changes that make daily life easier. Conversations often include looking at past experiences and current routines to find small, practical steps forward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work without promising a fixed outcome.

People often begin by naming the most urgent problem. Lindsay then helps break that problem into manageable pieces. She focuses on improving mood regulation, reducing anxiety symptoms, and strengthening communication skills when those areas are relevant.

Her practice pays attention to life transitions such as separation, blended family shifts, or illness. Issues like abandonment, body image, and forgiveness are also within her scope. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now and produce usable coping strategies.

Lindsay practices in Missouri and offers services in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the site.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her practice. One common approach focuses on addressing trauma and abuse by helping people process difficult memories in manageable parts and build coping skills to reduce distress. Another approach concentrates on mood and anxiety management through practical strategies that change unhelpful thinking and improve daily routines. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds helpful. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to each person’s needs and preferences. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. When available, remote sessions can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from a convenient location. Many clients find that scheduling flexibility and fewer interruptions help them maintain consistent weekly or biweekly work on stress, anxiety, and life changes.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include grief, relationship problems, addiction, and family issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and focused on real-life change. Sessions look at patterns, past experiences, and everyday routines to find manageable steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and provides services based in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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