Lyndsay Mclaren, LPCC
Life Threads Therapy · CA LPCC #11036
When the weight you're carrying goes deeper than stress or a hard week, whether it's an eating disorder, trauma that keeps surfacing, or parts of yourself that feel at war, you deserve care that understands the full picture.
Book a Free ConsultationLGBTQIA+ Affirming
Therapy that honors the full complexity of your identity and history, without explanation required.
11+ Years of Depth
Outpatient, residential, and inpatient experience. Practiced familiarity with the presentations most therapists find most complex.
Practical and Collaborative
Every session builds toward a real roadmap. We aren't just talking about the problem, we're moving through it.
"I utilize a highly personalized, LGBTQIA+ affirming approach that honors the complex layers of your history and the systems you live in."
My clients often come in feeling overwhelmed by an "internal storm," whether it's the paralyzing grip of an eating disorder, the weight of trauma, or the drain of substance use and relationship cycles. They feel like they are stuck in survival mode, with different parts of themselves at war, making it impossible to see themselves as more than their daily struggles or the transitions they are navigating.
Drawing on over 11 years of experience in outpatient, residential, and inpatient treatment settings, I bring a deep clinical expertise to navigating higher levels of care and complex cases. By integrating evidence-based methods like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand the "parts" of you that feel stuck, and DBT for real-time emotional regulation, we explore the "why" behind your emotional loops to create deep, lasting change.
Outside of my practice, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being with my cats, practicing yoga, getting outdoors, and singing karaoke. I value balance, creativity, and meaningful relationships, both personally and professionally.
Therapy approaches tailored to you
I draw on a wide range of evidence-based modalities, choosing what fits each client's history, needs, and goals. My background spans over 11 years in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings, building clinical depth across some of the most complex presentations in the field.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, evidence-based trauma processing at the nervous system level
Internal Family Systems
IFS-informed work to understand the different "parts" of your experience and what they are protecting
DBT for Adolescents
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for real-time emotional regulation, especially with teens and families
Attachment-Based
Understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and the capacity for connection
Psychodynamic
Exploring unconscious patterns and how relational history shows up in present-day struggles
Somatic & Yoga
Body-centered approaches informed by a Yoga Alliance RYT certification and sensorimotor training
Monday through Friday, morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available.
Available in-person at Life Threads Therapy (2001 S Barrington Ave, Suite 215, West Los Angeles) and virtually throughout California.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents and Families
- Internal Family Systems (IFS), Informed Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Somatic and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Yoga
Training & Credentials
Education
Master of Arts
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Licensure
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
CA LPCC #11036
Licensed Professional Counselor
CO LPC #.0018306
Specialized Training
EMDR Training
DBT Certificate of Completion
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Life Threads Therapy
I practice at Life Threads Therapy, a boutique mental health practice in West Los Angeles offering in-person sessions and virtual therapy throughout California. The practice serves teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and patterns that no longer serve them.
I bring a holistic, evidence-based approach to every client relationship, drawing on EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and more, always tailored to what you actually need.
You can find me at 2001 S Barrington Ave, Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Ready to begin?
Book a free 20-minute consultation with me. No commitment required, just a real conversation to see if working together is the right fit.
Book a Free ConsultationIf you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Life Threads Therapy does not provide crisis services or emergency mental health services.