Takoma Lindsay
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
All About Takoma
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
We often take much longer than we should to get support, so I am glad you are looking into therapy! Change isn’t easy, but I believe in the therapy process and have witnessed incredible healing through this work. I absolutely love my clients and feel honored to witness and help guide them through their deepest hurts towards feeling whole and joy. If you feel like I might be a good fit for you, please reach out for a free discovery visit!
I bring a humanistic perspective to therapy meaning I believe people already have the natural ability to heal themselves and their relationships. Our minds and bodies are incredibly adaptive and are purposed in protecting us. However, at times the ways we have learned to protect ourselves and respond to life include harmful aspects and change is needed. My first task as a therapist is to fully see my clients and help them understand why they think, feel, and behave in the ways they do. Then, rather than trying to “fix” my clients, I help them to build self- awareness, access their strengths, resolve past hurts, and remove the barriers that are inhibiting them from feeling like themselves and connecting with others.
My Approach & Values
As a marriage and family therapist I also use a family systems perspective with my clients. Rather than just focusing on the individual, I believe that those around us affect our individual difficulties and we in turn impact them. By working with multiple parts of the “system,” change typically happens quicker and more holistically, creating happier individuals and relationships. I have experience and am passionate about working with relationship distress, trauma, behavior issues, depression, anxiety, sex issues, and life transitions with families, couples, and individuals. I promise an empathetic and understanding environment and welcome clients from all cultures, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
My Experience
- Couples Therapy
- Families Therapy
- Individual Therapy
My Education
Takoma has a B.S. Family Studies, Brigham Young University, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Auburn University, and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Utah State University.
Takoma also is trained in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Safe Zone Trained
- Currently – Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Currently – Gottman Level 1
I Work With Individuals,
Couples, & Families
Individual Therapy
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma? Each of these, whether an ongoing and severe case or a recent and mild event, can lead to major changes in your life.
Our therapists help people just like you every day to work through some of these challenging situations. To learn more about how you can take control of your life again…
Couples Therapy
Are you missing that amazing spark that used to be there? Do you feel hurt or betrayed by your partner? Are you worried, or even wondering if you want to make things work out? Are you frustrated because your communication with your partner is just not cutting it?
These are questions we hear every day. To learn more about how to make that wonderful relationship you have envisioned a reality…
Family Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed parenting a difficult child? Have your family dynamics changed due to death or divorce? Are you trying to blend a family? Do you have a child with physical, mental, social, or emotional challenges that is impacting your family?
These can all be demanding scenarios to tackle on your own. We have therapists with experience managing these very frameworks. To learn more about how to successfully orchestrate your family…