01 · Who Lindsay works with

Lindsay works with addictions, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Lindsay lists 5 specialisms and 32 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Lindsay chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Lindsay's own words

What Lindsay says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in California with nearly three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and healing journeys. My practice centers on addressing addiction, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth. I offer compassionate, nuanced support for clients navigating challenging emotional landscapes, with a particular focus on midlife experiences, women's issues, and holistic wellness.

My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding individual experiences, helping clients explore self-love, communication patterns, and personal empowerment. I work collaboratively to address challenges such as isolation, shame, attachment difficulties, and workplace stress. Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength.

I am committed to meeting each person exactly where they are, offering guidance that respects their unique journey and supports meaningful, sustainable personal transformation.

Lindsay Hutchins, on the BetterHelp listing · read 8 Nov 2026

03 · How Lindsay works

The 4 approaches Lindsay lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Lindsay lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Lindsay's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Lindsay runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Trauma-Focused TherapyTF-CBT · trauma-informed

CBT adapted for people whose difficulty is rooted in a frightening or overwhelming event. Pacing is the point: safety and stabilisation come first, the memory itself is approached gradually and only when you are ready, and the aim is that recalling it stops hijacking the present.

Internal Family SystemsIFS

Treats the mind as made up of parts - the critic, the one who withdraws, the one that keeps everything running - each of which is trying to protect you. The work is getting to know them rather than overruling them.

Also listed

• Somatic Therapy

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Lindsay practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Lindsay's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Lindsay at this point.

2. Naming Lindsay specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Lindsay is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Lindsay.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Lindsay

Built from what Lindsay actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Lindsay's - Lindsay has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “With 28 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

California

Licence

CA LCSW 20593

Licence number

20593

Licence expires

31 May 2027

NPI

1194886309

Years in practice

28

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Lindsay's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 8 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Lindsay. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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