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Entry 176060Florida / United States

Lindsey Hooker

Lindsey Hooker, LCSW

Florida 5 years in practice

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LCSW - addictions and self-esteem issues

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  • Addictions support
  • Self esteem work
  • CBT and DBT methods

About Lindsey

Lindsey Hooker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of experience. She focuses on addictions, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, relationships, anger, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Lindsey also works with people around autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and BDSM-related issues, codependency, and process addictions. Sessions are conducted in English.

Lindsey uses practical, skills-based work in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and impulsivity. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult or motivation is low.

In a typical meeting Lindsey helps people set small, clear goals and practices new skills together. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful. She pays attention to real-life problems like money stress, isolation, or relationship boundaries and works on steps that fit everyday life.

Lindsey’s approach includes solution-focused strategies and mindfulness practices to support coping and focus. She helps people break down big problems into manageable next steps. Work may involve building communication skills, examining addictive patterns, or practicing emotion regulation techniques.

Sessions use a subscription system that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. Lindsey does not accept international clients. To begin, a reader is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

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How Lindsey Uses Structured Therapies in Online Work

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for depression, low self-esteem, and patterns that feed addictions. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce impulsive reactions and manage strong feelings. Motivational Interviewing aims to clarify a person’s own reasons for change and build readiness when motivation feels low.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsey will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to try first based on their goals and what feels workable. Changes are paced to what the person can practice between sessions, and methods may be adjusted over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and practical details about session length and format are provided when scheduling a first appointment.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida, North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, self-esteem, relationship issues, anger, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and BDSM, codependency, and process addictions.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These are applied to practical skill building and short-term goal work.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice includes work on addictions, impulse control, and emotional regulation.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida. The profile lists her practice location as Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.

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

Lindsey Hooker

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