Lindsay Van Gorder is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 11 years of clinical experience.
01About Lindsay
Lindsay Van Gorder is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and stress. Lindsay also has a long history supporting people affected by trauma and sexual assault.
She works with folks who have faced HIV or AIDS and people from the LGBTQ community. Her style is warm and interactive. She meets people where they are and uses straightforward conversation to set goals and plan change.
Background and approach
Lindsay avoids stigmatizing labels and treats clients with respect and sensitivity. In sessions she blends person-centered care with practical strategies. That means listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and trying focused steps to ease symptoms.
She also uses EMDR, an approach some people choose when processing past trauma. Lindsay often helps with parenting stress, intimacy and attachment concerns, coping with life changes, and substance-related problems. She pays attention to co-occurring issues like mood disorders, guilt and shame, or codependency so treatment can target the whole picture.
Her approach adapts to each person’s needs. Conversations are tailored to what the client brings, and plans evolve as progress is made. Lindsay aims to support people who want practical tools and honest feedback while working toward healing and improved daily functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License 16652 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1558951350 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lindsay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Methods Lindsay names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Lindsay names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Lindsay’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps people build more supported ways of relating after trust has been harmed.Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgment and reflects what matters most, helping clients clarify goals and feel understood.
EMDR is a method some people use to process disturbing memories. It involves guided recall paired with focused bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Lindsay will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. That plan can combine listening-based work, short-term problem solving, or trauma processing depending on what fits.
Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls make it possible to hold a fuller session with visual cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer visits. These options let clients choose what works best for their routine and comfort.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Lindsay commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, using person-centered conversation and solution-focused steps to set and reach goals.
How much experience does she have?
Lindsay has 11 years of counseling experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
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