Lynnette Thomas , LCSW

Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago and practices from Indiana. Lynnette welcomes people at many stages of life and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day coping easier.

She commonly helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and addiction. Relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem are also areas she addresses. She pays attention to how work, caregiving, and physical health interact with mental well-being.

In sessions she uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That means she helps people spot patterns that keep problems going and try different, manageable ways to respond. She encourages goal-setting and steady review of progress so therapy stays focused and relevant.

Lynnette also draws on client-centered work and mindfulness to support change at a comfortable pace. She can coach people through career shifts, complicated family dynamics, and life transitions. She invites clients to bring any concern into sessions so nothing feels off-limits.

Her style blends practical skill-building with a warm, respectful presence. People who want clear steps, honest conversation, and steady support may find her approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. It involves active listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and adjusting pace to their needs. This approach helps people who need support making decisions or who want a gentle, guided space to talk about difficult topics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with workable alternatives. It often includes practical exercises between sessions to change thinking and behavior, which many people find useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be helpful for anger regulation, mood instability, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily challenges and together decide which combination of methods fits best. Goals are revisited regularly so therapy stays aligned with what the client needs.

Online therapy makes these methods more accessible through flexible formats. Video calls allow real-time conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a quick option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or when clients prefer written communication. These options help fit sessions around work, childcare, or other commitments.