Lindsay DeMarlie , LCSW, LISW

Lindsay DeMarlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa. She practices in a community mental health setting where she provides individual, family, and couples counseling, bringing a decade of clinical experience to her work.

Her caseload frequently includes people managing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, various personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. She has extensive training in trauma work, addressing both adverse childhood experiences such as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and adult trauma including sexual assault and domestic violence.

Her therapeutic stance is client-centered, open, and nonjudgmental. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, strength-based methods, and trauma-informed practices. Clients are invited to identify their own goals and desired outcomes while she supports the therapeutic process with empathy and understanding.

She looks forward to supporting individuals and families as they work toward meaningful change.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for a wide range of needs.

One of the primary advantages of remote therapy is the flexibility it provides. Individuals can choose the mode of connection that feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules.

Licensed professionals provide care through these channels, and if a different fit is desired it is possible to switch therapists. For many people, virtual appointments offer a practical and effective route to consistent mental health support.