Lindsay DeMarlie

Lindsay DeMarlie meets people where they are and helps them work through eating concerns, anxiety, depression, and related stress. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa. She brings a calm, down-to-earth approach so people can talk honestly about hard things.

Lindsay draws on methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to support emotional awareness and self-compassion. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps the person can use between meetings.

Her background includes a decade of clinical experience working in community mental health settings. That work involved supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance concerns. She has worked with trauma that began in childhood as well as trauma that happened in adulthood.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and respect. Clients set goals and she helps build plans to reach them, one step at a time. The tone tends to be direct but warm, with an emphasis on skills people can use in daily life.

Lindsay also supports people dealing with relationship struggles, caregiver stress, body image and eating and food-related issues. For someone looking for steady support and practical tools, she offers straightforward guidance and a focus on what works for each person.

How therapy approaches shape online work

The therapist uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness practices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, body image and eating concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship, while mindfulness practices teach moment-to-moment awareness and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and lowering travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in between appointments or to schedule shorter follow-ups when needed. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking to find the arrangement that fits your routine.