Lyndsey Stillman, LCSW
A Safe Space for Real Conversations
Hi, I'm Lyndsey and I'm ready to help you create meaningful change!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. My approach is real, upfront, and grounded in a deep respect for each person's unique journey. I work from a goal-oriented, trauma-informed lens, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a person-centered approach that meets you where you are.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a change, therapy can be a space to clarify your goals and take meaningful steps forward. I work with teens through older adults, as well as couples and LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a safe, supportive space to explore what's working, and what's not.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Keuka College, and my Master's in Social Work from New York University in 2007. My professional background includes a wide range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, substance use treatment, youth and family services, and most recently, five years working with Veterans of all ages, as well as their caregivers.
If you're ready to begin making intentional changes, I'm here to help you do it with clarity, compassion, and honesty.
My Specialties
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Relationship challenges
- Depression
- Life transitions
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Veteran and caregiver support
Types of Treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Goal-oriented therapy
- Couples therapy
How It Works At Real Talk therapy
Therapy Process
STEP 01:
Getting Real & Goal Setting
We'll start with an honest conversation about what's bringing you to therapy and where you want to go. Together, we'll clarify your goals and identify what's working in your life and what needs to change.
STEP 02:
Building Your Toolkit
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and trauma-informed techniques, we'll develop practical strategies that fit your life. I'll meet you where you are and help you build skills that create real, lasting change.
STEP 03:
Moving Forward with Intention
Through our ongoing work, you'll gain clarity and confidence to make intentional changes. We'll focus on sustainable progress that helps you navigate challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.
What We Do
We offer real, goal-oriented therapy that respects your unique journey and meets you exactly where you are. With over 15 years of experience across diverse settings, from inpatient psychiatry to veteran services, I understand that healing isn't one-size-fits-all.
We provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals, couples, teens, older adults, and LGBTQ+ clients to explore what's working and what's not. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, we focus on clarifying your goals and taking meaningful steps forward.
Through our collaborative approach, we blend evidence-based techniques with genuine compassion and honesty. We believe in your capacity for change and growth, and we're here to help you navigate that journey with clarity and intention.
Why We Do It
We believe that everyone deserves a space to be real, to be heard, and to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Having worked across multiple settings, from youth and family services to substance use treatment to veteran care, I've witnessed the transformative power of honest, goal-oriented therapy. Through our work together, I've seen individuals break through barriers they thought were permanent, couples reconnect with deeper understanding, and people of all ages discover their resilience and strength.
My commitment goes beyond individual sessions. I'm passionate about creating lasting change that extends into your relationships, your work, and your daily life. When you're ready to move forward with intention and clarity, therapy becomes a powerful tool for creating the life you actually want to live.
