Lindsay Metli , LCSW

Lindsay Metli is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience who helps people create tangible goals that support overall well-being. She practices from a holistic, integrative perspective - looking at the whole person, including mind, body, and spirit - and pairs that view with evidence-based treatments tailored to each client. Clients have said she is down to earth and helps them feel at ease, and she strives to meet unique needs through a blend of practical skills and therapeutic insight.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and she is licensed to practice as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her clinical background spans community mental health, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings, and she has prior experience in child welfare advocacy. While completing her degrees she volunteered in a prison mental health unit teaching life skills and led therapy groups at a women’s halfway house.

Her primary clinical experience includes treating physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, addictions, and adjustment to major life changes. Lindsay uses a range of modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, and family systems approaches to match treatment to client goals. Empowering others is a central focus of her work.

Outside of practice she is part of a blended family with two teenage stepchildren and a toddler son, and her husband is a veteran. She understands the stress of managing household responsibilities and strives to bring practical support and compassion to people juggling multiple roles.

How Lindsay Metli Uses Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Lindsay draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to shape online sessions that meet practical needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship and supports self-directed growth, which can be especially helpful for issues around self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can aid people struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflict, or impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lindsay works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She takes into account a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adapts methods over time to support progress.

Online therapy with Lindsay can take the form of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support in ways that fit daily life, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to use evidence-based techniques effectively.