Lindsay Mays , LCSW, LISW-CP

Lindsay Mays is a licensed social worker with five years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns. She holds the credentials LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LISW-CP, which denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. Based in South Carolina, Lindsay works with issues such as stress and anxiety, addictions, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and concerns around self-esteem and body image.

Lindsay integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person she meets. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential perspectives to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, interpersonal dynamics, and life meaning. She also focuses on areas like codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, and young adult and workplace issues to help clients navigate practical and relational obstacles.

She provides services in English and aims to create an atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and practical skills. Lindsay’s practice supports people seeking help with recovery, life transitions, intimacy-related questions, and building resilience in the face of stress and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lindsay uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and situations where avoidance interferes with living fully.

She also employs client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where individuals can explore their experiences and make their own choices. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and improve mood. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many practical life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lindsay works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting techniques as needed to support progress.

Online therapy with Lindsay is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, balance therapy with work or family commitments, and maintain continuity when life changes create distance or time constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver these services effectively while tailoring the format to each person’s needs.