Lindsey Khan, LCSW

Lindsey Khan is a licensed therapist in Illinois with 22 years of clinical experience. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and uses that training to support people facing complex emotional and life challenges.

Lindsey's practice emphasizes exploring life purpose, addressing social anxiety, and navigating workplace dynamics while helping clients build healthier coping strategies. She works with individuals experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD and impulsivity, as well as those confronting addiction, bipolar symptoms, anger, and parenting concerns. Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, control issues, self-harm, social phobia, and the transitions of young adulthood.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate and collaborative, creating a welcoming environment where clients can examine their experiences authentically. Lindsey is committed to understanding each person's unique journey and to supporting growth with respect and evidence-based methods. She is particularly passionate about working with diverse communities and providing an affirming, progressive space for LGBT clients. Her goal is to help clients gain meaningful insight, strengthen resilience, and make positive changes that align with their values and goals.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to individual needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for people wrestling with anxiety, stress, low motivation, or questions about life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is effective for addressing depression, anxiety, social phobia, and many everyday coping challenges by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training and emotional regulation techniques to help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and self-harm behaviors. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with strong mood swings, relationship conflict, or difficulty tolerating distress.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lindsey collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions around work, family, and daily life while maintaining connection with a licensed professional and continuing therapeutic work from wherever the client is located.