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Lynnette Thomas, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lynnette is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lynnette. View 35 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Indiana

Recent reviews

Lynette is very kind and I enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s an absolute saint and a great listener

Reviewed November 2024

More about Lynnette

  • 36 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello and welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Lynnette and I applaud you for beginning this journey we call therapy. Whether you’re new to the therapy experience or you’ve been in therapy before, I am here to help you along your journey to wellness and wholeness. I have a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and over 35 years of professional experience. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and have engaged individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal and family conflict as well as parent-child relationships. I have also helped clients improve self-esteem, coping skills, adjust to major life changes as well as improve problem-solving and decision-making skills. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are the primary approaches utilized and clients are encouraged to actively participate in the therapy process by setting their own goals and evaluating progress towards achieving them. Finally, I am concerned about all aspects of a client’s life including your physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being. Therefore, nothing is “off-limits” during therapy, and I encourage clients to bring any issue/concern they may have to therapy sessions. Thank you for allowing me to share my background with you. I have daytime, evening, and weekend hours to meet your needs and look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Lynnette Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649492034.

  • LCSW · Indiana · 34005362A · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Lynnette Thomas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

35 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helped Anxiety Helpful Knowledgeable Thank you Amazing Comfortable Listens

Lynette is very kind and I enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s an absolute saint and a great listener

Reviewed November 2024

She listens carefully and understands well. She's highly intelligent and knows how to guide your focus effectively to ensure you’re taking care of yourself.

Reviewed November 2024

Lynnette has been extremely helpful in my journey. She listens as I figure things out in my mind and is patient with me and also offers the input I need and not the input I necessarily want. She is kind and very relatable. She makes me feel comfortable when dealing with uncomfortable topics. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2024

Lynnette Thomas is an awesome therapist, first & foremost. She is an active listener, who, offers therapeutic techniques, based on my needs. She is a woman of faith and full of Godly wisdom. She cares about her patients and has a very sympathetic & empathetic nature. She shares her own personal experience with life issues (as applicable), that proves to be helpful with my life journey. She is a great advocate of self-care, which I lacked when I first began therapy with her. She has helped me to manage my anxiety, grief of mom’s death & high demands surrounding family issues & dysfunction.. She is knowledgeable regarding mental & medical issues that confronts my family & I, which helps me maneuver through them easier & more productively. I highly recommend Lynnette. She is a great asset as a therapist and I believe to the BetterHelp staff. I am forever grateful.

Reviewed August 2024

Lynnette has been a great source of help, support, and encouragement. She really has helped me through a very difficult time and I would highly recommend her with no reservation.

Reviewed September 2024

She has been very helpful.

Reviewed July 2024

Lynnette Thomas has helped me overcome my mental barriers and struggles as it relates to family stress. Her coaching has helped me grow and I feel completely better when it comes to managing my stress day to day. Therapy is a journey and I am glad to have Lynnette as my Professional Therapist! Highly recommend! Thank you

Reviewed May 2024

Lynette is great. She has been able to read into me in away that a therapist has not in a very long time.

Reviewed May 2024

Lynnette was very caring, listening when I needed someone in my time of need. She was compassionate and continued to check on me. It meant a lot to me to have her helping me.

Reviewed April 2024

My therapists is attentive, compassionate and understanding. I would strongly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2024

To have someone like this woman is amazing.. my first two sessions I teared up while we had our moments of conversations. I felt that I could open up and be me . So it was easy to bring her into my world.

Reviewed January 2024

Lynnette has been so wonderful! She listens to my concerns and asks lots of questions. She actively participates in our sessions. I never feel like I am just venting and get a lot out of each one. She shows that she really cares and wants to help! Plus gives really good advice. Thank you Lynnette!

Reviewed November 2022

I accidentally push the wrong answer for one of the questions . Lynette is a very, very good counselor and I have been able to work through so challenges with the tools she’s giving me. I highly recommend her and I’ve recommend Faithfulcounseling to several others.

Reviewed November 2022

Lynnette is so friendly and made me feel comfortable opening up pretty fast. I haven't had the best experience with therapy in the past so it's nice to talk to someone who really cares about what you are saying and is also knowledgeable and polite. She has been great with scheduling and always on time to our sessions. She makes therapy feel like talking to a friend while also being professional.

Reviewed November 2022

I did not have much time with her but the session I had was fulfilling and I really felt like she was listening to me.

Reviewed May 2022

I have only had 3 sessions with Lynnette, but I would highly recommend her. I deal with anxiety and thus far, she had recommended quite a few self-care truths, relaxation techniques and meditation tools. She puts great emphasis on self-care, which I lack in my life. She is a wealth of information and quite knowledgeable in many areas. I appreciate her candor, insight, and her caring ways. I feel we are making headway, in probing where a lot of my anxiety comes from. We are working to help me manage my anxiety better, so thank you Lynnette.

Reviewed December 2023

Mrs. Lynnette is amazing! She’s helped me come along way, I still have work to do but, I’m extremely grateful for her.

Reviewed June 2023

Lynnette Thomas has been the most competent, productive, and proactive health care professional I have ever met. I am twenty five and have been under the care of health professionals since before I was teen. No one has ever shown the stability and insight that Lynnette does. I don't doubt a single thing about her credentials and experience. I know that she can help me break down anything I bring to her and find the root cause. I've wanted to love the experience of my health care and make progress and I finally can.

Reviewed June 2023

Lynnette is a great therapist. She offers great insight and is very approachable

Reviewed May 2023

It’s pretty good and it’s there four you every day

Reviewed February 2023

Lynnette is incredibly kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. She has expertly helped me navigate my trauma. I’m healthier than I ever thought I’d be.

Reviewed April 2023

I have only had one session but it felt nice to be heard.

Reviewed January 2023

Lynnette is Great at listening to me and getting to the Root of things. She does check ins before sessions and lets me know she’s here anytime I love that about her.

Reviewed December 2022

I just wanted to give you a big thanks and a virtual hug for all your insights, words of encouragement, and all the positive reinforcements/affirmations. I didn't realize that I was holding on to so much baggage until we talked. Also, I have a different perspective on my life as a husband, father, and individual. I am learning to be more intentional about life in general because as you mentioned, things don't fall into place. My goal is to continue trying to strengthen my marriage and build my confidence as a father and individual. Thank you!!

Reviewed November 2022

I absolutely adored Lynnette as my therapist! She is a very good listener and had great follow up questions! Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Lynnette did an amazing job getting me comfortable with therapy, as a first time for me. I was able to open up and talk about things i never knew were even an issue. That really helped me understand why I struggle with the things I struggled with. She helped with different topics, always open minded and offered tons of guidance through each session. Very appreciative of my time spent with her.

Reviewed November 2022

I only had a few sessions with Lynette but in that short time she gave me lots to think about and lots to chew on, which is exactly what I needed. She was quick to respond to my messages, always lent a listening ear, and even went over my journal entries during our video appointments to check back in with how I was feeling at the time versus how I am feeling now. I appreciate Lynette and her work so much. It's so refreshing to have a therapist who looked like me, somebody who I could relate to and somebody who I felt could relate to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Ms. Thomas is a very good therapist Who really cares about her clients and their mental health. She can address your issues by challenging you to be better, ask in a good hearted and kind way. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

Lynnette helped me work through a lot of issues and showed me how to manage my life in a more organized manner. I appreciate all of the help and care she has provided and would highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Lynette is fantastic!

Reviewed August 2022

Great first session with Lynette. Couldn’t ask for a better listener.

Reviewed August 2022

She’s very understanding to my concerns and she wants to make therapy something that is beneficial to me. She has helped me a lot with what I’ve needed help with as well as things I’m now starting to realize.

Reviewed June 2022

Lynnette is extremely comforting and provides helpful ideas to help you be your best self

Reviewed June 2022

She is great. I feel bad that I cannot continue therapy with her.

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lynnette Thomas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lynnette Thomas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lynnette Thomas speak?

Lynnette Thomas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lynnette Thomas have?

Lynnette Thomas has 36 years of experience.

Where is Lynnette Thomas licensed to practice?

Lynnette Thomas is licensed to practice in Indiana.

Does Lynnette Thomas accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Lynnette Thomas accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lynnette Thomas offer?

Lynnette Thomas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Lynnette Thomas?

Lynnette Thomas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lynnette Thomas?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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