Practice Owner, Psychotherapist & Art Therapist

A Bit About Me:

After graduating with a Master's degree in Art Therapy from SAIC in 2013; I worked in diverse settings (community mental health, in-patient, residential, college counseling) prior to starting my own practice in Jan. 2019.

Before returning to school for my graduate degree, I was a working artist and previously graduated with a BFA in Ceramics from Alfred University. Art is in my DNA! Outside of creating, I also enjoy reading & studying tarot, studying astrology & spending time with my two cats Walter & Lily.

As a Queer therapist living with disabilities, I've committed my clinical practice & the expansion of my business to increasing the inclusivity of the profession: For both clients and clinicians alike.

Therapy Practices I Regularly Use:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Art Therapy
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
- For our work together to be effective, I find it critical to identify, accept, and explore reality-based ways to cope with systemic issues and oppression that impact folx.
Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. I adapt CPT to fit within a trauma-informed approach & the foundational values I practice from.
- CPT is a short-term, structured & evidence based therapy for PTSD; typically completed in 12 sessions. It has been surprisingly effective in my experience facilitating this with clients.

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Want to learn more?

You can read my statement for new clients here:

Lindsay's Page

Let's Connect!

Email: lindsay@accept-awaken.com
Phone: 312-274-2089

Who I Work With & Services I Offer:

Adults Only (18+)
- I have a concentration of experience with young adults (20s & 30s); though I work with adults of all ages!
Specialization in working with Queer & Gender Diverse folx (LGBTQIA+)
Individual Counseling
Relationship/Couple's Counseling

What I Specialize In:

Eating Disorders
- HAES (Health At Every Size) Model of Care
Self-Harm
Gender exploration & affirmation
Stepping down from higher level's of care
Parent Coaching
Mood & Anxiety
Identifying how systems of power and oppression influence mental and physical health.
Major Life Transitions
Personality Disorders