My name is Lindsay Van Gorder and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I became independently licensed in April of 2017. I have primarily worked in the non-profit world working with individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. My specialties include working with substance abuse and trauma survivors. I have decided to venture out into the private world to continue my work with clients and help individuals on their recovery and healing journeys. I entered the counseling profession to assist individuals in their healing journeys mainly due to my own life experiences. I am a survivor who has navigated my own healing journey and here to support others along their recovery to no longer stay a victim to the pain and trauma of the past, but to live and thrive in the present. We all deserve a chance and I work with individuals to learn and connect with this possibility for themselves. I am trained in EMDR to assist with the healing journey and utilize person-centered and solution focused approaches to my therapy. I believe in the therapeutic alliance as key to the work and safety of the process.