Lindsey Khan
LCSW
Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change
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- Collaborative approach
- Practical coping skills
- Affirming environment
About Lindsey
Her background includes supporting people with ADHD, impulsivity, and workplace challenges. She also helps those wrestling with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and issues tied to identity and relationships. Lindsey pays attention to life transitions and the pressures of young adulthood and parenting.
In sessions she uses a collaborative, compassionate style. Lindsey listens first, then helps clients set specific goals and try straightforward tools. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and checking what actually works between meetings.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches are used to address thoughts, emotions, and the actions that follow.
Lindsey aims to create an affirming space for diverse communities and people in search of purpose or clearer direction. Her focus is on helping clients build resilience, reduce unhelpful patterns, and make practical changes that improve daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How Lindsey’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure about purpose and who want to live more intentionally. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change reactions and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help with impulsivity and intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lindsey will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts methods based on what is helping and what isn’t.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Lindsey’s approaches can be adapted to remote work, and online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Many people appreciate being able to schedule shorter check-ins on a workday, avoid travel time, or use audio-only options when less bandwidth is needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your rhythm and needs before your first appointment.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Illinois
- Experience
- 22+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- LCSW · No. 149018477
- NPI
- 1255058079
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lindsey commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns, plus ADHD and impulsivity issues. Additional focuses include addictions, bipolar-related struggles, and life purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions blend listening, goal-setting, and practical skill work to test what helps between appointments.
What is her professional background?
Lindsey has 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate workplace stress, social anxiety, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.