Lynnette Thomas

Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She welcomes direct conversation about whatever matters most to a client and encourages people to set clear goals for therapy.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered and cognitive-behavioral methods to address symptoms and life patterns. Sessions emphasize building coping skills, improving problem solving, and strengthening emotional awareness.

Lynnette draws on long experience across many settings, so she is comfortable working with concerns that include grief, addiction, parenting stress, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions. She pays attention to physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.

Clients are encouraged to take an active role in their care by setting goals and tracking progress. The tone in sessions tends to be direct, respectful, and focused on practical steps. Lynnette offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours to fit schedules.

Her practice is based in Indiana and sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted; prospective clients should confirm session options before booking.

How these approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address painful memories and reactions by working through experiences at a paced, manageable speed. It focuses on reducing distress and building coping strategies that support day-to-day functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and helps the client identify what matters most and how to move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier behaviors for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is tracked. It is common to combine methods so the plan fits the individual.

Confirm session delivery options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering evening or weekend scheduling that matches work or family commitments.