Cultivate: A Counseling Collective
Online
Online
My name is Lindsey Liebenberg, Marriage and Family therapist, and I am passionate about helping others find freedom, healing, and hope in the midst of difficulty and suffering. If you are looking for change and a deeper understanding of yourself, I would feel privileged to come alongside you right where you're at to take the next step together.
Show more
Be the first to leave a review for Cultivate: A Counseling Collective.
What do you love most about your job?
I love that I get to walk alongside my clients in some of their deepest pains as well as their dreams. I count it a privilege to witness another person's story, and absolutely love holding a space for whatever another human is needing in their lives.
Why should our clients choose you?
Many of my clients who I've had a relationship with for years share that they feel safe with me, and appreciate the questions I ask to better understand themselves. I really do believe investing in therapy is not a waste of effort- knowing your values, what motivates you, and better understanding the past or present pains can bring healing and hope. I believe I know how to facilitate deeper insight with compassion. I have diverse experiences working with all kinds of people from different backgrounds, including kiddos and adults, the non-profit sector and the business world, as well as in Christian ministry.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I work exclusively online! Many have asked what this experience is like, and I describe it this way: While online therapy is not for everyone, I feel just as connected to my online clients as I did when I worked in a physical office space. Confidentiality and privacy is so valuable to me, so I use a secure and protected video platform. I love the unique experience of meeting my clients directly from my home to theirs.
Couples Therapy
I adopt a collaborative approach to couples therapy, and specifically use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). This means that I help couples understand their unique conflict "dance" beyond just the behaviors with compassion and curiosity. We then move to find off-ramps and find ways to create a new dance.
What to Expect:
1st session: This is the time when I get to hear your relationship story leading up to session, including your goals and concerns.
2nd session: I split up the session so I can meet individually with each partner. This is a time when you can share your own unique story before you met your partner, helping me to understand important past experiences to your current relationship.
3rd session: After our individual sessions, we come back together. This is a time to begin exploring concerns or difficulties in the relationship and understand your unique conflict "dance", moving towards a new way of relating to each other.
Individual Therapy
Every therapist has a lens that guides their interventions and way of processing. I adopt attachment theory, Emotionally- Focused therapy (for couples), and Internal Family Systems. I believe our early experiences shape our present relationships today. I believe improving relationships can be done by gaining insight and closure from the past traumas and difficulties that hold space within us.
I encourage exploring parts of ourselves (both the good and the bad) to determine the kind of beliefs, emotions, and way of attaching to others that show up in the present day.
What to expect during the first few sessions:
1st session: This is YOUR space to share whatever is on your heart and mind that has led you to therapy. During this time I want to get to know you, your story, and your goals. My goal is to meet you right where you are.
2nd session: Discuss some of your history. I like to learn about your past significant relationships, your childhood, and life events that have shaped who you are today. I assess for your unique attachment style.
3rd session: I'll invite you to continue sharing your story. We will discover associated emotions and beliefs tied to important memories. I will offer any connections I notice between your past and your present with how you relate to others and your world.
