LINDSEY CARTWRIGHT, MA. LMHCA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." — Carl Rogers

I believe in helping individuals through a holistic lens that honors both their lived experiences and their hopes for the future. There is value in exploring with curiosity the intersectionality of the heart and mind and how someone finds meaning in their experiences.

Therapy begins with courage to be genuinely seen, heard, and met where you are. Together, we can explore with curiosity what is happening for you in the present moment and uncover the stories, relationships, and experiences that have shaped your understanding of yourself and your beliefs. You are not defined by the struggles or circumstances you have experienced. Therapy offers a space to connect and process parts of yourself that might reflect pain, sadness, feeling lost, or trauma; as well as your strengths, values, hopes, and possibilities!

I am a graduate of Eastern Washington University, a CACREP-accredited university through the Clinical Mental Health Program. I am trained in various approaches to help people learn practical skills such as coping skills, building self-esteem, processing grief and life transitions, somatic work such as polyvagal theory, reshaping core beliefs to facilitate overall wellbeing and more. As a therapist, I will meet you where you are each session. I offer compassion, connection and a client centered approach.

My therapeutic approach is centered by the modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I also utilize tools from Internal Family System Therapy (IFS), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy and Attachment Theory. My approach is individualized and eclectic based on your needs. Therapy is a place to connect with yourself on a deeper level. Together, we can discover patterns of meaning and intersectionality of the heart, mind and spirit.

If you find yourself considering investing in your mental health, I strive to facilitate an environment for gentle exploration and a place where you can be authentic and empowered in discovering possibilities as you move forward. Your story matters and you deserve to be heard. I welcome you to connect with me as you exercise courage to take that step.

About me:

When I am away from the office, I enjoy immersing myself in new experiences, as well as feeling grounded in familiar hobbies. I love to travel with my partner to different places and experience other ways of life. At home I have a loyal, tender-hearted Rottweiler, two affectionate cats and eight chickens. Some of my hobbies include gardening; as I love both houseplants and outdoor plants, wildlife spotting; specifically, bird watching and making a good meal. Spirituality is a meaningful part of my life; especially when coupled with my personal values of beneficence, nonmaleficence and impermanence. I find strength in having autonomy to choose who I want to be everyday and helping others find their autonomy and what it means for them. Animals, good food, adventure and helping others are what make my heart full!