Therapy with Lindsey

Therapy with Lindsey Lindsey Cooper, LMFT

09/11/2026

Let’s talk about what actually happens when a client discloses suicidal ideation (SI) 🧠
A lot of people assume disclosure = automatic 911 call. That’s not usually the case. As clinicians, our job is to assess risk — not panic. Most of the time, when someone shares they’re having thoughts of su***de, we can:
✅ Assess for a plan, intent, and means
✅ Explore protective factors and reasons for living
✅ Build a collaborative safety plan together
✅ Increase support and follow-up — not remove autonomy
Emergency services are reserved for imminent risk — a specific plan, access to means, and intent to act now. Passive SI or ideation without intent doesn’t automatically mean hospitalization or a 911 call.
If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone and help is available:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
🏳️‍🌈 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678
💬 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
🌐 988lifeline.org for chat support
This is psychoeducation, not a replacement for training or clinical judgment. Always follow your scope, your license, and your setting’s protocol. ***deprevention ***deawareness #988

09/10/2026

Self-esteem isn’t built by thinking positively about yourself. It’s built by acting in alignment with your values.
Every choice you make that reflects what actually matters to you — honesty, follow-through, boundaries, rest, effort — reinforces your sense of self. And every choice that goes against your values, even quietly, even privately, chips away at it. Not because anyone’s watching. Because you are.
If your self-esteem has felt shaky lately, it might not be a mindset problem. It might be a gap between your values and your behavior. Closing that gap — one small aligned action at a time — is often more effective than any amount of self-love talk.
Start small. Pick one value. Take one action today that reflects it. 🌱
Want support with this work? Link in bio to book a session.

09/09/2026

Come on in 🚪✨ Giving you the official house tour of my new therapy office in Agoura Hills— because if I’m going to be doing deep, meaningful work in a room, it’s going to be a room that actually feels good to be in. Thank you to EarthRise Healing Collective for creating such a beautiful and peaceful communities.
Soft seating, warm light, plants, a tissue box that’s always fully stocked (therapist essential, no notes) — every detail was chosen so this space feels less “clinical office” and more “exhale the second you walk in.”
If you’ve been looking for a therapist in Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, or Calabasas who gets it — trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming, no judgment, ever — I’d love to have you in this room.
📍 New office opens September 1st. DM me or click the link in bio to book a consultation.
💾 Save this if you’ve been “meaning to start therapy” for months (we see you 👀)

09/08/2026

Therapy doesn’t always look like a couch and a box of tissues. Sometimes it looks like meeting people exactly where they’re at — because insight doesn’t mean much if it never turns into action. A few “untraditional” things I’ve done in session with clients:
📧 Helped someone draft a text, or opened an email they’d been avoiding for weeks
🗓️ Built out an entire weekly schedule with a client because “get organized” is easier said than done
💧 Offered water more times than I can count — hydration is a coping skill too
🚶 Gone on an actual walk mid-session, because sometimes talking works better side by side than face to face
🖍️ Colored. Like, crayons. It’s regulating and nobody’s too old for it
Real growth happens in real life — not just in theory.

09/07/2026

I’ve worked in higher levels of care and substance use treatment long enough to know this field can genuinely change lives — and I’ve also seen it fail people badly. Both are true.
If you or someone you love is looking into treatment, these are the things I want you to watch for before committing to a program. Ask questions. Ask for specifics. A good program will never be defensive about transparency.
Save this post so you have it when you need it. 🤍 . .

Anxiety vs. stress — do you know the difference? 🧠Stress has a clear cause (a deadline, a hard conversation, too much on...
09/06/2026

Anxiety vs. stress — do you know the difference? 🧠
Stress has a clear cause (a deadline, a hard conversation, too much on your plate) and it tends to fade once that thing is resolved.
Anxiety can stick around even when nothing’s “wrong” in the moment — the racing thoughts, the tight chest, the worry that doesn’t have one clear source. It doesn’t always go away just because the stressful thing did.
Knowing which one you’re dealing with matters, because they need different tools to manage. If “just relaxing” hasn’t worked, you might be treating anxiety like it’s stress.
If this sounds familiar, I’d love to help you sort through it. I offer trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy for teens and adults, and I’m currently taking new clients from Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, and Calabasas (new office opens September 1st).
📍 DM me or head to the link in bio to book a consultation.
💾 Save this for later + share with someone who needs it.

09/04/2026

There’s 40g of protein in seeing your therapist on a regular basis. 🧠💪
Here’s the psych-ed nobody tells you: therapy isn’t a one-and-done fix, it’s a practice. Weekly or biweekly sessions help you:
🔹 Catch patterns and triggers before they build up
🔹 Actually integrate coping skills instead of just learning them
🔹 Build a relationship with your therapist where the deeper work can happen
🔹 Track progress instead of just managing crises
Skipping around only when things are bad is like skipping the gym until you pull a muscle — you can do it, but it’s a lot harder that way.
📍 Now in Agoura Hills, serving Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills & Calabasas
📩 DM me or check the link in bio to get started

09/04/2026

You don’t need a crisis to justify therapy. Sometimes it’s just the quiet feeling that something needs to shift — in how you cope, how you show up in relationships, or how you treat yourself. That’s enough of a reason.
I offer trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming care for teens and adults navigating addiction, mental health, and everyday life stress — with a holistic, evidence-based approach.
📍 Now in Agoura Hills, serving Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills & Calabasas
📩 DM me or check the link in bio to get started

Hi, I’m Lindsey 🌿Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 130006) — and if any of this speaks to you, keep reading, ...
09/03/2026

Hi, I’m Lindsey 🌿
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT
130006) — and if any of this speaks to you, keep reading, because I may be your next therapist.
I work with addiction recovery, trauma healing, and co-occurring mental health struggles — and I don’t just tell you what to do, I show you the receipts. That means real DBT skills you can actually use, evidence-based approaches, and zero shame if you’ve relapsed or you’re not “doing recovery right.” There is no right way. There’s just your way, and I’ll help you find it.
I’m also proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex-positive — because gender-affirming, judgment-free care isn’t an add-on for me, it’s the foundation.
For the past 10+ years I’ve worked across every level of care — PHP, IOP, outpatient — with teens, millennials, and Gen Z who want therapy that feels human, not clinical.
📍 Now seeing clients in person one day a week at my new office: 28317 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
💻 Virtual sessions also available
📩 [email protected] | (805) 283-9625
🔗 therapywithlindsey.com
Serving Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and beyond ✨ Healing looks different for everyone — let’s find what works for you.

09/01/2026

A little peek into my new (peaceful) office space 🤍 If you’ve been looking for a therapist in Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, or Calabasas — I’m currently accepting new clients and would love to support you. Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive care for teens, young adults, and millennials/Gen Z navigating anxiety, life transitions, and everything in between. DM me or click the link in bio to book a free consult 🌿

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