Lindsay Metli , LCSW

Lindsay Metli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings an integrative, whole-person perspective to mental health care. With 11 years of clinical experience, she blends evidence-based techniques with a holistic view that considers mind, body, and spirit to tailor treatment to each person's unique needs. Clients have described her as down-to-earth and easy to connect with, and she prioritizes creating an atmosphere where people can begin to address difficult challenges and set meaningful goals.

Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah. She has worked across community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings, and has experience in child welfare, volunteer work in correctional mental health programs, and facilitating therapy groups at a women’s halfway house. These roles have given her experience treating individuals, families, and groups from a wide range of backgrounds.

Her primary clinical interests include trauma - whether physical, emotional, or sexual - as well as depression, anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, addictions, and major life adjustments. She uses a range of modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, EMDR, narrative and solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and family systems perspectives to support healing and practical change.

Outside of practice, Lindsay navigates life in a blended family with two teenage stepchildren and a toddler son while supporting a spouse who is a veteran. That lived experience informs her understanding of the stressors involved in juggling caregiving and household responsibilities, and she brings that perspective to her work with clients.

Approaches for Online Care and Treatment

Lindsay utilizes client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person s own goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding, stronger relationships, and practical coping strategies.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges to help clients develop concrete skills and see measurable progress.

For those affected by trauma, Lindsay incorporates EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing - as one option to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. EMDR can be offered alongside other modalities when appropriate to a client s needs.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Lindsay works with clients to assess symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so the care fits each person s changing needs.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how and when sessions occur. Video calls and phone sessions allow conversational depth similar to in-person meetings, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide timely support and make engagement easier amid busy schedules. These options help make consistent care more accessible and adaptable to everyday life.