Lindsay Metli, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- Evidence based methods
- Family and parenting
About Lindsay Metli
Lindsay Metli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of professional experience supporting individuals, families, and groups through a range of life challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and she brings a practical, down-to-earth presence that many note helps them feel at ease. Her practice follows a holistic, integrative model - attending to mind, body, and spirit - while relying on evidence-based interventions tailored to each person's needs.
Her clinical background spans community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings, and includes previous work in child welfare. While completing her degrees she volunteered in the mental health unit of a prison and led therapy groups at a women's halfway house, experiences that broadened her work with diverse populations. Her primary clinical interests include treatment for physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions, and adjustment to major life changes.
Lindsay draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, mindfulness, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and family systems theory. She also has experience addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and grief. At home she co-parents a blended family with two teenage stepchildren and a toddler son, and she understands the strain of managing household responsibilities when a partner is deployed. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies to improve overall well-being.
Her clinical background spans community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings, and includes previous work in child welfare. While completing her degrees she volunteered in the mental health unit of a prison and led therapy groups at a women's halfway house, experiences that broadened her work with diverse populations. Her primary clinical interests include treatment for physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions, and adjustment to major life changes.
Lindsay draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, mindfulness, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and family systems theory. She also has experience addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and grief. At home she co-parents a blended family with two teenage stepchildren and a toddler son, and she understands the strain of managing household responsibilities when a partner is deployed. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies to improve overall well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lindsay Metli have?
Lindsay Metli has 11 years of clinical experience.
Is Lindsay Metli a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Lindsay holds licenses in Wyoming and Utah - WY LCSW LCSW-1204 and UT LCSW 5556640-3501.
In which languages does Lindsay Metli provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lindsay Metli located?
She is located in Utah.
How can I work with Lindsay Metli as my therapist?
You can work with Lindsay Metli through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lindsay Metli work with international clients?
No. Lindsay Metli does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lindsay Metli cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Approaches for Online Support
Lindsay often uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on the client’s own strengths to address relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.
She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. When trauma symptoms are present, she may incorporate EMDR, a structured method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lindsay works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment when life gets complicated.