Timothy Lindwall

When working with clients, I always focus on building the relationship first. It's essential that people seeking services feel liked, accepted, and understood. I try to put people at ease by taking a genuine interest in who people are, what they are passionate about, and being ready to learn from them. My approach to therapy is being a co-traveler with you at this stage in your life. I don't want clients to feel I am above them, but rather walking alongside them. Sometimes my job is to help you find the answers in yourself. As someone who knows what it is like to be on the other side of the room seeking help, I consider it a privilege to be able to hear client's stories and help them navigate whatever struggles have brought them into my office. I am trained as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have worked with families, caregivers, and young adults across a variety of settings. Prior to joining Lake and Valley Family Therapy, I worked as a Multisystemic Family Therapist with teenagers (12-17 years old) who had high-risk behaviors. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) works with a youth's whole community, including parents, siblings, teachers, neighbors, mental health providers, and other invested stakeholders. I am skilled in coordinating services with other providers and partnering with parents to help make changes in their environment to enhance their relationship with their child and help everyone to thrive. My collaborative and client-centered approach to therapy readily connects to both individuals and families. I look forward to meeting you where you are at on your own journey to healing. I have experience treating: anxiety adoption/foster care concerns parenting concerns depression family conflict stress truancy concerns I enjoy working with: adolescents adults elders families Education: Metropolitan State University, B.H.S., Human Services, 2017 University of Minnesota, MSW, Masters of Social Work, 2019 Professional License: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota, 28149 Professional Credentials: Multisystemic Family Therapist