Therapist profile
Robert Lindsay, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anger and Stress focus
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C006581
- NPI1124383054
- Experience33 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Robert
Robert Lindsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 33 years of experience. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions. He also works with issues like self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He describes his approach with a simple driving metaphor: look through the windshield and have a plan. He encourages people to learn from the past without staying focused on it. That means spotting patterns, making small adjustments, and setting a clear direction for decisions that match core values.
Sessions focus on practical steps and plans that a person can try between meetings. He uses strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and replace them with workable alternatives.
Robert aims to create an open environment for talking about difficult feelings and choices. He frames therapy as a place to practice new ways of responding, especially around anger, parenting strain, and stressful life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, sleep problems, intimacy-related concerns, and career transitions.
He brings long experience with family-related topics such as adoption, attachment, fatherhood issues, and caregiving stress. People who want straightforward, plan-focused work that connects daily choices to longer term goals may find his style useful.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. CBT is practical and often involves exercises to try between sessions, which can be tracked during remote meetings.He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify a person's reasons for change and build motivation. That approach focuses on the client's own goals and helps resolve mixed feelings about taking steps forward.
Solution-focused therapy is part of his toolkit for setting short-term, achievable goals. It emphasizes small, concrete steps that produce visible progress in day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. Remote sessions also allow for brief check-ins, screen-based worksheets, and flexible scheduling when travel or time constraints are a concern.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, career issues, ADHD, and related topics.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses practical planning and behavior-focused methods to identify triggers and try alternative responses during real-life moments.
What is his professional background?
He has 33 years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential in North Carolina.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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