Lindsay Van Gorder , LPC

Lindsay Van Gorder is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and women's issues. Lindsay also supports those coping with trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges.

She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and treats people with respect and compassion. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than relying on labels. Lindsay uses a mix of person-centered listening and solution-focused conversations to help clients find practical next steps.

Lindsay has substantial experience supporting people who have faced physical trauma or emotional abuse. She has also worked with people living with HIV/AIDS and with many clients from the LGBTQ community. That background informs how she talks about stigma, health, and safety concerns in real life.

In session, Lindsay can use Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past bonds shape present relationships. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, to address distress linked to traumatic memories. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and build momentum.

Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Lindsay helps people clarify what matters to them, set realistic steps, and track small changes over time. She focuses on creating a respectful space where people can work toward clearer decisions and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotions. Online sessions can use this approach to notice patterns in relationships, practice new ways of relating, and improve emotional understanding. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, offering empathic listening and collaboration to clarify goals and values. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps reduce the hold of distressing memories by pairing focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation and can be adapted to remote sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences and suggest which approaches to try first. Plans are adjusted over time so work stays aligned with changing needs and progress.

Online work offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief touchpoints into a busy day. These options help make consistent therapy more manageable for people balancing work, family, and other demands.