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Lindsay Metli

Lindsay Metli, LCSW

Utah

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LCSW - Trauma and Relationship Concerns

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Blended family issues
  • Mindfulness and EMDR

About Lindsay

Lindsay Metli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of practice in Utah and Wyoming. She works with adults on problems like anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain. Her work also covers parenting stress, blended family issues, addiction, and major life changes.

She approaches care by looking at a person as a whole and choosing evidence-based methods that fit the situation. That means talking through what is happening now, identifying small steps that change daily life, and trying techniques that reduce symptoms and improve relationships. Lindsay often uses cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness, DBT skills, and EMDR when appropriate.

Her background includes community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospital work. She has also worked in child welfare and ran groups in a women’s halfway house and a prison mental health program. Those roles shaped how she supports people facing complex stressors and trauma.

Lindsay mentions lived experience in a blended household with two teenage stepchildren and a toddler. She says that managing household responsibilities while a partner is deployed has given her perspective on caregiver stress and the logistics of blended homes.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and learning skills to manage emotions and relationships. People can expect direct, down-to-earth conversation and collaborative planning for the next steps.

Therapeutic approaches you might use online

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities. The therapist listens, reflects what is most important, and helps set realistic goals that match daily life. This approach helps when someone needs practical problem solving and clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by breaking problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. Those skills can help with strong reactions, relationship strain, and repeated patterns that cause conflict.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they try methods and adjust the plan over time so it fits the person’s situation.

The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which can help parents and caregivers fit sessions into busy days. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that works better for someone's routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Utah, Wyoming

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, as well as parenting strain, addiction, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and attachment concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-focused. She combines client-centered conversation with evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and EMDR when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience in settings that include community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospitals.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and Wyoming and practices from Utah.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

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

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.

How are costs structured?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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