Lindsay McClernan, LCSW

Compassionate, trauma-informed support for meaningful change

Trauma informed care
Stress and anxiety support
Relationships and life transitions

About Lindsay McClernan

Lindsay McClernan, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin who supports individuals facing complex life challenges with a compassionate, affirming style. She helps clients make sense of what they have been through, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful personal growth, with a focus on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, and major life transitions.

Her work emphasizes empowering clients to build self-love, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. She has experience working with diverse populations, including young adults, women, and individuals navigating multicultural stressors, prejudice, or discrimination.

With a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective, Lindsay integrates evidence-based practices to support healing from past experiences while building resilience in the present. She offers steady, empathic guidance for challenges like mood concerns, relationship difficulties, addiction, and the many changes that can reshape daily life, collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies that fit their goals and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lindsay McClernan have?

Lindsay McClernan has 11 years of experience providing therapy and support.

Is Lindsay McClernan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lindsay McClernan is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is WI LCSW 9648-123.

In which languages does Lindsay McClernan provide therapy?

Lindsay McClernan provides therapy in English.

Where is Lindsay McClernan located?

Lindsay McClernan is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Lindsay McClernan as my therapist?

Sessions with Lindsay McClernan are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs.

Does Lindsay McClernan work with international clients?

No. Lindsay McClernan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lindsay McClernan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Care, Made Accessible Online

Lindsay McClernan integrates approaches that support both insight and practical change. In Client-Centered Therapy, the work is grounded in empathy and respect, helping clients explore emotions and experiences at their own pace while clarifying what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and day-to-day coping by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing more workable responses.

With a trauma-informed lens, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is often used to help clients process distressing memories in a structured way, supporting recovery from past experiences and reducing the intensity of triggers over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lindsay collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adapts the pace and methods to fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy adds flexibility and access. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support that fits busy schedules, changing routines, and different comfort levels with communication.

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