Lyndsei Howze
9+ years experience

Lyndsei Howze

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·LCSW
9+ years experience
Chicago, IL, United States
$140
Accepting clients

About

In a world that often demands our relentless pursuit of success, it's all too easy to lose sight of our own well-being in the process. Hi! I’m Lyndsei, and I specialize in supporting high-functioning, professional Black Women, who find themselves grappling with the weight of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and the unique challenges that come with being a trailblazer and the "strong friend." You're the one everyone turns to for support, yet your own cup often remains empty. Together, let's explore the root causes of feeling stuck and overwhelmed, and work towards reclaiming your peace, confidence, and alignment. As a Black therapist, my approach is rooted in understanding, tailored specifically to your experiences as a POC navigating the complexities of caregiver fatigue, anxiety, depression and burnout within the context of your cultural identity. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, we'll partner to grow you from where you are to where you want to be. If you're ready to shift from surviving to thriving, I invite you to take the first step towards reclaiming your mental and emotional well-being. Let's work together to realign your life with your values, reignite your passion, and rediscover the joy that comes from living authentically. Don't wait any longer to invest in yourself and your future. Specialties: My style is genuine & holistic. My therapeutic approach combines Internal Family Systems with strategic elements of DBT, CBT, and narrative therapy—customized to your unique psychological landscape. I'm also a great fit for folks who can't quite pinpoint an issue or cause of distress but they know "something isn't right." Credentials & Experience: My 10 years of clinical experiences allow me to understand the unique and complex issues faced by POC and influence my holistic and strength-based approach as a therapist. I understand that no one size fits all so I tailor make treatment plans to help achieve unique goals.

"I am an IFS trained therapist. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With IFS, we'll explore your parts through a lens of compassion, curiosity and creativity learning to come into alignment with your WHOLE self, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life."

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AnxietyCoping SkillsDepression
Family ConflictGriefRelationship Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Person-Centered
Relational
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Family Systems
Narrative

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$140

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LCSW

Lyndsei Howze · Verified December 2025

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Loyola University Chicago, Clinical Master of Social Work in , Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Membership from Saginaw Valley State University

2013

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I am in-network for Blue Cross, Aetna and United but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Payment Methods

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HSA
PayPal
Visa

Location

Primary Office

Chicago, IL, 60602

United States

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I am an IFS trained therapist. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With IFS, we'll explore your parts through a lens of compassion, curiosity and creativity learning to come into alignment with your WHOLE self, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.

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$140 Per Session
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