Lindsay DeMarlie, LCSW, LISW

Lindsay DeMarlie is a licensed social worker practicing across the Midwest with credentials in both Illinois and Iowa. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker in Iowa, and currently provides individual, family, and couples counseling through a local community mental health center.

Her clinical work frequently involves supporting people who are managing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, various personality disorders, or bipolar disorder. She has developed extensive training in trauma, including childhood experiences such as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as adult trauma like sexual assault and domestic violence.

Lindsay’s therapeutic stance is client-centered, open, and non-judgmental. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive methods, dialectical behavior strategies, strength-based perspectives, and trauma-informed practices to help clients clarify goals and build practical skills. Clients are invited to identify their desired outcomes while she offers guidance, empathy, and evidence-informed tools to support progress.

Individuals, couples, and families who seek a thoughtful, compassionate approach to complex emotional and relational challenges may find her style well suited to their needs. She welcomes the opportunity to work with prospective clients and to collaborate on their path toward greater resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Lindsay DeMarlie draws on a blend of therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the process - it is helpful for building self-awareness and strengthening personal resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, often benefiting issues like anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills for accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to actions aligned with personal values - this approach can support work on avoidance, stress, and meaning-driven change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lindsay works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best. She tailors methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to meet consistently around work, family, or geographic constraints, while still engaging with licensed professionals who use structured, practical tools to support emotional and relational change.