FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

Merissa Lindsay, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • LanguagesEnglish
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Merissa online.

About Merissa

Merissa Lindsay is an LCSW based in Pennsylvania who brings 11 years of direct therapy experience and 17 years in the social work field to her clinical work.

Background and approach

She has supported people across a range of settings including inpatient hospitals, group homes, case management, behavioral health insurance management, and school environments before focusing on outpatient counseling. Her practice emphasizes helping clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and self-esteem challenges, as well as addressing relationship, family, and parenting issues.

Her outpatient work has centered on women and children, where she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients improve coping, build motivation, and strengthen confidence. She is experienced addressing additional concerns such as ADHD, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue, along with a wide array of mood and anxiety presentations.

Merissa aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space that encourages honest sharing and supports clients taking the first steps toward change. She practices in Pennsylvania and offers multiple online session formats in addition to ongoing in-person outpatient care.

Merissa holds the credential LCSW, which indicates licensure in clinical social work and years of clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care



Merissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom management. One such approach involves structured skills training to improve anxiety and stress regulation, teaching clients concrete strategies for managing worry, panic symptoms, and daily stressors. Another common method she uses emphasizes trauma-informed care, helping people process experiences of trauma and abuse while building safety, resilience, and healthier coping patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and symptom patterns, then tailors techniques over time so the plan fits the client's needs and pace. Clients participate in choosing strategies and tracking progress to ensure the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for those balancing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats can make regular sessions easier to schedule and help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing licensed professionals to guide skill-building, emotional processing, and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Merissa work with?
She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, and various mood disorders.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her practice emphasizes evidence-based techniques and a collaborative, open approach that helps clients build coping skills, confidence, and motivation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of direct therapy experience and 17 consecutive years working in social work roles across inpatient, school, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania with credential number PA LCSW CW019185 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging in addition to her in-person outpatient work.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English