Lindsay DeMarlie, LCSW, LISW - Therapist in Iowa

About Lindsay

Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, addiction, and trauma. She keeps conversations straightforward and practical so worried parents and caregivers can find immediate steps to try at home.

Lindsay draws on treatment methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, client-centered listening, and mindfulness.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps clients set clear, realistic goals and practices simple tools between visits. The work is collaborative and paced to the clients comfort level. Her background includes ten years of clinical experience across community mental health settings.

She has training in trauma that covers both childhood abuse and adult experiences such as sexual assault and domestic violence. She also supports people coping with mood disorders like bipolar disorder and long-term stress related to caregiving or chronic illness.

Lindsay pays attention to how family history and early attachment shape current struggles, and she addresses practical problems like communication breakdowns, codependency, and parenting stress. She also helps with body image, eating-related problems, and substance issues when they affect daily life. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Lindsay aims to make therapy usable and relatable so parents and caregivers can make steady, manageable changes.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and parenting struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and impulse challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adapts techniques over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, allow frequent check-ins, and support practice of skills between sessions. The variety of formats lets people pick what feels most manageable for them.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, and many related issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness to teach practical coping skills.

What is her clinical background?

She has ten years of clinical experience and training in trauma work covering childhood abuse and adult sexual assault or domestic violence.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials with Illinois LCSW 149018275 and Iowa LISW 008227 and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is payment handled or what does therapy cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Illinois, Iowa
Languages: English

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