Lindsey Sauder

From a young age, I have been drawn to understanding people, their stories, and the experiences that shape who they become. I became a counselor because I wanted to create a space where people could feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported as they navigate some of life's most difficult moments.

Throughout my career, I have found so much meaning in helping people better understand themselves, work through painful experiences, strengthen their relationships, and move toward the lives they want. I never take being trusted with someone's story for granted!

I especially enjoy working with adults who are navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life transitions, or questions about identity and self-worth. I have a particular passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients and anyone struggling to balance relationships, family, work, and their own needs.

I also enjoy working with couples and families and helping people understand the patterns that can keep them feeling stuck or disconnected.

I'm especially excited to work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next.

Maybe you're struggling in a relationship, constantly overthinking, carrying the effects of past experiences, having difficulty setting boundaries, or simply feeling like you've lost touch with yourself. I enjoy helping clients slow things down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and figure out what they genuinely want moving forward.

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can start exactly where you are.

I'm especially excited to work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next.

Maybe you're struggling in a relationship, constantly overthinking, carrying the effects of past experiences, having difficulty setting boundaries, or simply feeling like you've lost touch with yourself. I enjoy helping clients slow things down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and figure out what they genuinely want moving forward.

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can start exactly where you are.

I wish every client knew that you don't have to be at your breaking point to deserve support.

Therapy isn't about judging you, telling you what you "should" do, or expecting you to have all the answers. My role is to provide a space where you can be honest, curious, and human—even when things feel messy or complicated.

I genuinely care about the people I work with, and I believe a strong therapeutic relationship can be an important part of creating meaningful change.

I was drawn to Thriveworks because of their commitment to making quality mental health care more accessible and convenient. I especially value the opportunity to provide therapy remotely, allowing clients to participate from a place where they may feel comfortable and at ease.

For many people, taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult enough. I appreciate being part of a practice that makes accessing that support a little easier.

I'm inspired by the moments when clients begin to see themselves or their lives differently!

Sometimes progress looks big—a relationship changes, someone leaves an unhealthy situation, or a long-standing pattern finally shifts. Sometimes it's much quieter: setting a boundary, recognizing an old pattern, speaking to yourself with more compassion, or realizing that you have more choices than you thought.

Witnessing those moments is one of the most rewarding parts of being a counselor.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and start figuring out what you need from therapy.

I'll ask questions about what brought you to counseling, what's been happening in your life, and what you'd like to be different. We'll also talk about your goals and answer any questions you have about the therapy process.

Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself. You don't need to tell me everything on day one, and you don't need to have your goals perfectly figured out. We'll take it one step at a time.

My first goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of therapy helping.

I also want us to start identifying what brings you to therapy, what patterns or challenges may be contributing, and what you would like to change. From there, we can begin creating a direction for our work together.

I'm a warm, genuine, and down-to-earth therapist, and I believe therapy doesn't have to feel cold or overly clinical.

I take the work seriously, but I don't believe every session needs to feel heavy. I often find that appropriate humor and laughter can create connection and make difficult conversations a little easier.

At the same time, I'll meet you where you are—even when what you're bringing to therapy feels complicated, uncomfortable, or difficult to put into words.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, watching Philly sports teams, going to the gym, baking, and getting outside to enjoy nature!

I'm deeply curious about people. I genuinely enjoy hearing people's stories, understanding what makes them who they are, and finding strengths that can be hard to see when life gets overwhelming.

I also value connection, authenticity, humor, and kindness—both inside and outside the therapy room.