Lynnette Thomas, LCSW

Experienced LCSW guiding growth and healing

37 years experience
CBT and motivational interviewing
Accepting international clients

About Lynnette Thomas

Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago and more than 37 years of professional experience. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of settings to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal and family conflict, and parent-child relationship concerns.

Her practice also focuses on issues such as addiction, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy and relationship challenges, anger and self-esteem, parenting, career transitions, and coping with major life changes. Lynnette helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and improve overall functioning in daily life.

In her work she draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing as central methods, and she encourages clients to take an active role in setting therapy goals and tracking progress. She attends to the whole person - physical, mental, and spiritual health - and invites clients to bring any concern into the work together. Lynnette offers daytime, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate different schedules and is accepting new clients both in the United States and internationally.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lynnette Thomas have?

Lynnette Thomas has 37 years of experience.

Is Lynnette Thomas a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. License details: IN LCSW 34005362A.

In which languages does Lynnette Thomas provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lynnette Thomas located?

She is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Lynnette Thomas as my therapist?

You can work with Lynnette Thomas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lynnette Thomas work with international clients?

Yes, Lynnette Thomas works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lynnette Thomas 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own resources and strengths, creating a supportive space where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client set meaningful goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other challenges. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to make changes, often used with issues like addiction or behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynnette works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to participate actively in setting goals and evaluating outcomes.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, or access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapeutic work while accommodating each client's availability and communication style.

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