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 NowFrom survival mode to a life that feels like yours
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.
I utilize a highly personalized, LGBTQIA+ affirming approach that honors the complex layers of your history and the systems you live in. 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. My approach is practical and collaborative, ensuring we aren't just talking about the problem, but actively building a roadmap to move through it.
I help adolescents and adults with Depression, Eating Disorders, PTSD, and Identity Development. The result of our work together is a profound shift from just "getting through the day" to living with genuine confidence. You'll gain a toolkit of practical skills to regulate your emotions, break free from old patterns, and feel empowered to move forward in a way that feels safe, balanced, and truly aligned with your best self.
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.
What Lyndsay works with
Working with adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of emotional, relational, and complex clinical presentations.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS), Informed Approach
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents and Families
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Somatic and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Techniques
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Trauma-Informed Yoga
Therapy approaches that meet you where you are
Lyndsay draws on a wide range of evidence-based modalities, choosing what fits each client's history, needs, and goals. Her background spans over 11 years in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings, building clinical depth across some of the most complex presentations in the field.
Her Yoga Alliance RYT certification and somatic training bring a body-centered perspective to the work, particularly for clients navigating eating disorders and trauma.
Where 11 years of clinical experience makes a difference
Lyndsay's work spans outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. She brings practiced familiarity to presentations that require more than a generalist approach.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating, and disordered eating patterns. Extensive residential and outpatient treatment experience across all severity levels.
Trauma & PTSD
Complex and single-incident trauma using EMDR, IFS, somatic, and attachment-based approaches. Experienced with adolescents and adults alike.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Trained with Andrew Miller through Denver Health LGBTQ+ Health Services. Identity development, coming out, relationship concerns, and navigating systemic stress.
Adolescents Post-Residential
Supporting teens and families after higher levels of care. Bridging the transition from residential or intensive outpatient back into daily life with practical tools and family integration.
Failure to Launch
Young adults and their families navigating stalled independence, identity uncertainty, and the patterns beneath avoidance. Collaborative work across the family system.
Family Therapy
Family systems work with adolescents and parents navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, and major transitions. DBT skills for the whole family unit.
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
Life Threads Therapy is a boutique mental health practice in West Los Angeles, offering in-person therapy and virtual sessions throughout California. The practice serves teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and patterns that no longer serve them.
Clinicians at Life Threads Therapy bring a holistic, evidence-based approach to every client relationship, drawing on modalities including EMDR, IFS, Psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and more.
Located at 2001 S Barrington Ave, Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Ready to begin?
Book a free 20-minute consultation with Lyndsay. No commitment required, just a real conversation to see if working together is the right fit.
If 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.