Lynnette Thomas, LCSW
Compassionate Indiana therapist guiding recovery and resilience
- Licensed LCSW in Indiana
- 37 years experience
- Phone and video sessions
About Lynnette Thomas
Lynnette Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and 37 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She brings extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and interpersonal or family conflict, and she often works with parent-child relationships and blended family concerns.
Lynnette applies a practical, strengths-based approach to help clients build coping skills, improve self-esteem, and sharpen problem-solving and decision-making abilities. She also supports people working through addictions, bipolar disorder, intimacy and relationship issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, and the stresses tied to caregiving and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and recovery from domestic violence or other traumatic events.
Using collaborative methods, Lynnette encourages clients to set their own goals and to take an active role in tracking progress. She believes nothing is off-limits in therapy and welcomes exploration of physical, mental, and spiritual concerns as part of the healing process. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker who is trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment - she offers daytime, evening, and weekend availability to meet varied scheduling needs and is accepting new clients, including those located internationally.
Lynnette applies a practical, strengths-based approach to help clients build coping skills, improve self-esteem, and sharpen problem-solving and decision-making abilities. She also supports people working through addictions, bipolar disorder, intimacy and relationship issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career transitions, and the stresses tied to caregiving and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and recovery from domestic violence or other traumatic events.
Using collaborative methods, Lynnette encourages clients to set their own goals and to take an active role in tracking progress. She believes nothing is off-limits in therapy and welcomes exploration of physical, mental, and spiritual concerns as part of the healing process. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker who is trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment - she offers daytime, evening, and weekend availability to meet varied scheduling needs and is accepting new clients, including those located internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lynnette Thomas have?
Lynnette Thomas has 37 years of professional experience.
Is Lynnette Thomas a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which means licensed clinical social worker. License details: IN LCSW 34005362A.
In which languages does Lynnette Thomas provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lynnette Thomas located?
She is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Lynnette Thomas as my therapist?
You can work with Lynnette Thomas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lynnette Thomas work with international clients?
Yes, Lynnette Thomas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lynnette Thomas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Lynnette integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her online practice to meet each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the work - it helps when people need space to explore identity, relationships, or emotional wounds. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational interviewing helps people move through ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, making it a strong fit for issues like addiction, lifestyle adjustments, or readiness for new coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lynnette works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods align with their goals, preferences, and life situation. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy with Lynnette offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively deliver these approaches remotely, helping clients move toward greater resilience and clearer decision-making.