Lindsay Gaertner LISW

Building a positive and therapeutic relationship is key to instilling hope and generating motivation for change which is why it is important for me to offer compassion and unconditional acceptance when building rapport with my clients. Together we will challenge negative patterns of thinking and identify specific interventions to encourage growth and change. Your goals are my goals!

I think we often forget that effective therapy not only addresses the mind and body but also the spirit, however spirituality is so often overlooked in therapy. Over the years I have learned and appreciated how much spirituality has positively impacted my life. This is why I enjoy learning about each client’s unique spiritual, cultural and religious beliefs/practices to incorporate in sessions and encourage clients to utilize during everyday life in order to improve the health of the mind and body. I have also been trained in multiple treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution Focused Therapy. I also practice with a trauma-focused, strengths-based approach using empathy and self-determination.

• Ohio, Licensed Independent Social Worker, I.1303252-SUPV