Lindsay McClernan, LCSW
Therapist in Wisconsin
Lindsay McClernan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who uses an attachment-based lens to guide her work.
- Licensed inWisconsin
- License9648-123
- NPI 1336528769
- Experience11+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Lindsay
Lindsay McClernan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who uses an attachment-based lens to guide her work. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and major life changes. Lindsay aims to create a calm, affirming space where clients can speak openly and begin to feel steadier.
Lindsay centers sessions on the relationship between past attachments and present struggles. That helps people understand patterns in relationships, parenting, and self-worth.
Background and approach
She mixes practical tools with reflective conversation so clients can try new ways of handling old problems. Her practice includes approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR for trauma. Lindsay draws from these methods to tailor sessions to each person’s needs rather than following one fixed plan.
She has eleven years of clinical experience working with concerns such as grief, depression, ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue. Lindsay also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment disruptions, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use. People who come to her often want clearer communication, more self-compassion, or strategies to handle overwhelming emotions.
Sessions aim to build realistic skills while also looking at how early relationships shape current reactions. Lindsay practices in Wisconsin and provides care in English. Her background combines trauma-informed thinking with practical skill-building to support steady progress over time.
Credentials
- LCSW (Wisconsin)
- License 9648-123 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1336528769 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lindsay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lindsay names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment, CBT, and EMDR translate to online care
Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current feelings and behaviors; online sessions let clients talk through relational patterns and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which works well over video or messaging where homework and skill practice can be shared. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and can be adapted to telehealth formats with guided procedures and therapist support.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lindsay will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, trying different strategies and adjusting as needed. The therapist and client set goals together and check in on progress as therapy continues.
Online therapy with Lindsay can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat or messaging can help with short check-ins, skill reminders, or when a quick follow-up is needed. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lindsay help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is trauma-informed and person-centered, with an attachment-based perspective that looks at how past relationships shape present feelings and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lindsay brings eleven years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of mental health and life-transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work with her can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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