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Offering quality virtual therapy and psychoanalysis. From individuals, couples, and families of all ages, to children, adolescents, and adults. We all deal with a broad range of challenges across our lifespans. Thatcher Therapy is here to help.

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Couples

The aim is to strengthen the bond between couples. To work together, identify difficulties, and heal old wounds. To help each other to understand their partner’s perspective.

Families

Thatcher Therapy joins with the family system to help. Together we can face challenges and increase healthy communication.

Individuals

This is an individualized, client-centered approach tailored to your specific needs and desires.

Our approach:

Thatcher Therapy seeks to help you feel seen, heard, and understood. By providing you with a listening ear, and a safe place to speak freely, we can do this together.
Ultimately, the goal of talk therapy is to assist with identifying and working through difficulties. Dr. Maxson will listen attentively while attempting to engage in a productive dialogue with you. All the while helping to realize goals, dreams, and desires.

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Meet Dr. Lindsay Maxson

Dr. Lindsay Maxson is a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience. From individuals, couples, and families, she has helped many with the therapeutic process. Creating a safe, validating, and compassionate therapeutic alliance with each of her clients.

Additionally, Dr. Maxson works as a sports psychologist and mental health counselor. She works with D1 athletes for the Athletics Department at Illinois State University. She works to promote both their mental health and fitness.

Dr. Maxson is also an adjunct professor within the School of Social Work and Education at Aurora University. She has experience providing consultation and clinical supervision to emerging mental health professionals. Dr. Maxson lends her experience to provide individual &/or group supervision.

Public speaking, and notable works:

“Prevention, Psychoeducation, & School-Wide Intervention Efforts,” training for Joliet School District 86.

“Destigmatizing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,” Will Find Hope. Anti-Stigma Symposium. Joliet Junior College.

“Treating the Traumatized Child & Family,” talk with the Behavioral Health Alliance. Grundy County.

“Social-Emotional Learning & Trauma-Informed Teaching,” lecture at Aurora University’s STEM School.

Qualifications

Aurora University, Doctor of Social Work
Aurora University, Masters of Social Work
Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois

Licensed No. 149.021601

Publications:

Maxson, L. (2021). The other side of social work praxis & pedagogy: An ethnographic examination of Lacanian psychoanalytic theory. Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection. (2564513966). Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/other-side-social-work-praxis-amp- pedagogy/docview/2564513966/se-2?accountid=26354

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