Therapy for Adults and Teens
In Arlington, Virginia
In my therapy practice, I help adults and adolescents build lives that feel more manageable, meaningful, and connected to what matters most to them. Whether you’re dealing with a specific challenge or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable, therapy can offer space to slow down, better understand what’s happening, and begin moving forward with greater clarity and intention.
How therapy can help
I provide therapy for adults and adolescents in Arlington, Virginia, and through teletherapy in PSYPACT-participating states.
For adults, therapy can provide support during times of stress, transition, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm. We’ll work as a team to better understand what’s getting in the way and develop practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change. I see therapy as a collaborative process that combines your understanding of your own experiences with my clinical expertise.
I also work with adolescents who are navigating the pressures of school, friendships, family dynamics, and growing independence. Therapy gives teens a supportive space to talk openly, feel understood, and develop tools for managing emotions and challenges more effectively.
My approach
I use evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s needs. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and often incorporates mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and insight-oriented strategies when helpful.
Common concerns addressed
Anxiety and stress
Low self-esteem and self-doubt
School-related challenges and perfectionism
Life transitions
Relationship and family difficulties
Sleep problems and insomnia
Emotional regulation and resilience
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Insomnia
Tinnitus-related distress
Tics / Tourette Disorder
Hair-pulling and skin-picking
OCD Therapy
When thoughts feel relentless and the cycle of anxiety and compulsions is hard to break, therapy can help you respond differently and begin moving forward with more freedom and confidence.
Support for:
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions
Reassurance-seeking and rumination
Anxiety, avoidance, and mental rituals
OCD-related patterns that feel difficult to interrupt
Using evidence-based treatment including ERP and ACT.
CBT for Insomnia
Chronic insomnia can affect nearly every part of life, from energy and concentration to mood and relationships. CBT-I helps address the patterns that keep sleep problems going so you can begin sleeping with more consistency and ease.
Support for:
Racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Irregular sleep patterns and routines
Frustration, dread, or pressure around sleep
Using CBT-I, the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia.
CBT for Tinnitus Distress
After developing tinnitus herself, Dr. Lindahl began using CBT strategies to reduce the fear and distress surrounding the condition. Her approach helps clients build tools to respond differently to tinnitus and regain a sense of normalcy and calm.
Support for:
Anxiety and distress related to tinnitus
Difficulty concentrating or relaxing
Avoidance and hyperfocus on sound
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in the cycle of tinnitus awareness
Using evidence-based CBT strategies that support habituation and reduce distress.
OCD-Related Disorders
Not all obsessive-compulsive struggles look the same. Some involve repetitive behaviors, physical urges, or fears that quietly take over daily life. Therapy helps reduce avoidance, build flexibility, and interrupt patterns that no longer feel manageable.
Support for:
Tics and Tourette syndrome
Hair-pulling and skin-picking
Emetophobia and related fears
Intrusive thoughts, urges, and repetitive behaviors
