Lindsay Van Gorder, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
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How Lindsay works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lindsay
Lindsay Van Gorder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 11 years of experience. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, with a focus on practical steps people can take to feel better.
Lindsay's background includes substantial work with people affected by trauma and abuse as well as those living with HIV/AIDS. She has also supported individuals who have experienced homelessness and has experience with clients in the LGBT community.
Background and approach
This variety of experience informs how she tailors care for different life situations. In sessions she uses a warm and interactive style. Conversations are collaborative, not lecturing.
Lindsay aims to listen first, clarify what matters most to the person, and then try concrete ways to move forward. Her methods include attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, solution-focused planning, motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. She adapts tools to match the issue at hand, whether that is coping with stress, working through trauma, or addressing addictive behaviors.
Lindsay helps people build practical skills and routines to manage emotions and relationships. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respect and sensitivity. If someone is ready to take steps toward change, she offers steady support and partnership.
What Lindsay works with
Everything Lindsay lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lindsay's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Lindsay lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early patterns with caregivers shape current relationships. Online sessions using this approach help people notice attachment patterns and practice new ways of relating to others and themselves. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and meeting people where they are. In virtual sessions this looks like open, reflective conversation that helps clarify goals and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsay will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they decide whether to use attachment ideas, client-centered listening, EMDR, or solution-focused strategies depending on what feels most helpful.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Lindsay
What concerns does Lindsay help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening first and then using practical, goal-focused steps to help people make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of counseling experience and has worked with people affected by trauma, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and members of the LGBT community.
What credential and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.