Thriving Solo - Individual Therapy
Build a Life That Feels Grounded, Whole, and Self-Led
YOU WILL FEEL BETTER
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YOU WILL FEEL BETTER •
Build a Life That Feels Grounded, Whole, and Self-Led
Individual therapy for people who are single or intentionally on their own — and want clarity, steadiness, and meaning without rushing toward the next chapter.
When being solo feels intentional… and still complex
You might be:
Single by choice, circumstance, or transition
Tired of feeling behind, questioned, or subtly pressured
Not lonely — but not fully settled either
Rebuilding after a relationship or redefining what you want
Wondering how to create a fulfilling life now, not later
A solo season doesn’t mean something is missing. But it can bring up questions about identity, direction, and self-trust.
What Solo Season Therapy Focuses On
Thriving Solo therapy isn’t about preparing you for a relationship or convincing you to want one.
It focuses on:
Building a secure relationship with yourself
Understanding attachment patterns that show up when you’re alone
Regulating restlessness, comparison, or urgency
Clarifying values, wants, and boundaries
Strengthening emotional self-leadership and direction
This work supports being alone without feeling lonely—and choosing your life with intention.
Core ValueThe relationship you have with yourself is the only constant in life - it directly shapes the depth of connection you’ll have with anyone else.
Therapy For Self-Actualizing Singles
Unlock your fullest potential with the power of self-actualization. This transformative journey goes beyond basic success—it’s about realizing your true purpose, mastering your talents, and living authentically. Imagine a life where your goals align perfectly with your inner values, where confidence fuels every decision, and fulfillment is no longer a distant dream but your everyday reality.
Investing in self-actualization means investing in clarity, resilience, meaningful achievement, and aligned connections. This is the foundation for lasting growth and true success.
Who This Is For
Thriving Solo therapy may be a good fit if you:
Are single and want to feel more grounded and fulfilled
Feel pressure (internal or external) to “figure it out”
Are redefining your identity outside of relationships
Want to break patterns before repeating them again
Are open to building meaning that isn’t dependent on partnership
You don’t need to decide what’s next to start this work.
How Therapy Supports This Season
Individual 45-minute therapy sessions
A reflective, grounded, and practical approach
Space to explore patterns without judgment
Tools for emotional regulation, clarity, and self-trust
Support for creating a life that feels aligned now
This is not about waiting.
It’s about leading your life with intention
Practical Details
45-minutes weekly or bi-weekly
Evidenced-based, psychodynamic, relational, and pattern-focused
Offering In-Person (Cardiff-By-The-Sea, San Diego, California) and Telehealth sessions to those in California, Colorado, and Utah
Licensure: Phd in Clinical Psychology
Fees: Private Pay
Therapy is confidential and conducted according to professional and ethical standards.
Let Me Guide You Through This…
Working with me helps you:
Enjoy being single without feeling behind, defective, or secretly anxious
Enjoy being single without feeling behind, defective, or secretly anxious
Untangle loneliness from solitude—so alone doesn’t mean disconnected
Stop dating out of boredom, pressure, or fear of missing out
Build a full, satisfying life that isn’t on hold waiting for someone else
Strengthen self-trust, boundaries, and emotional independence
Feel grounded in your choices—even when your path looks different than others’
Relate to yourself with consistency, compassion, and authority
Not by withdrawing from connection, nor by forcing positivity or pretending you don’t want more.
Instead, it is about learning to be whole, self-led, and anchored in your own life — so that any future relationship becomes an addition, not a rescue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the most common questions I hear about Therapy for your Solo Season
What does “Thriving Solo” actually mean?
Thriving solo doesn’t mean rejecting love or pretending you don’t want connection. It means building a full, grounded life now—instead of putting your happiness on hold until a relationship shows up. This will help you with discernment and create a high bar for who enters your life when you do date.
Is therapy for being single really necessary?
Therapy isn’t about fixing singleness. It’s about supporting you during a season that can bring up identity questions, pressure, transitions, or emotional patterns—especially if you want to live this chapter with intention instead of drifting through it.
What if I’m doing ‘fine’ already?
This program isn’t for people in crisis. It’s for people who are functional but not fully aligned—and ready to live with more internal coherence and authorship.
Will this help me stop settling or rushing into relationships?
Yes. Thriving solo helps you build self-trust and emotional stability so you’re not dating to escape discomfort or fill a void.
Is it healthy to choose being single on purpose?
Yes. Intentional singlehood can be a powerful period of growth, clarity, and self-trust. This program supports people who want to build a fulfilling life without dating from pressure or fear.
How is being alone different from being lonely?
Being alone is a circumstance; loneliness is a relationship to yourself. This program helps you cultivate connection, meaning, and emotional steadiness while single.
What if I’m not lonely, just unsettled or unsure?
That’s actually one of the most common reasons people start solo season therapy.
You don’t need to feel depressed or lonely to benefit. Therapy can help you understand restlessness, comparison, uncertainty, or the sense that something is shifting—even if life looks “fine” on the outside.
How is this different from life coaching?
Individual therapy is licensed mental health treatment and is appropriate when emotional patterns, anxiety, grief, identity shifts, or past experiences are part of what you’re navigating.
Coaching focuses on goals and forward action. Therapy allows for deeper emotional exploration, nervous system regulation, and support paced to your capacity.
If another option is a better fit, we’ll talk about that openly.
How do I know which starting point is right for me?
Different seasons require different levels of support. This isn’t a hierarchy. It’s a continuum. Many people move between: Blogs → Digital Intensive → Coaching → Therapy —or combine them intentionally.
Choose your path
Who this is for and how you can benefit from working with Dr. Lindsay
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Best for:
Pattern recognition
Practical tools
Self-paced clarity
People who want structure without pressure
Think: “I want to understand what’s happening—and interrupt it on my own schedule”
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Best for:
Repatterning in real time
Accountability
Dating discernment
Building confidence and emotional steadiness
Think:“I want one-on-one structured support with real-time practice and feedback.”
Learn more
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Best for:
Emotional distress or overwhelm
Trauma, attachment wounds, or mental health concerns
Deep relational healing
Ongoing support
Think:“This isn’t just about dating—it’s affecting my life and well-being.”
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Blog & Free Resources
Best for:
Early curiosity
Normalizing experiences
Light insight and language
Not ideal if: You’re stuck in a loop or need support applying insight.
More FAQs
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This is a very common question! In addition to my PhD in Clinical Psychology, I also have a coaching certificate and can assist at whichever level you’re ready for.Coaching meetings are psychology-informed, structured, focused, and practical. We apply the UnPattern framework to your life to clearly identify patterns, and apply insight to real-time choices. This is intentional coaching focused on the present and future to help propel you into change.
Therapy sessions create a safe space to process emotions, heal from past wounds understand yourself on a deep level, and provides mental health treatment. We aim to understand the past, explore the present and build a future that feels uniquely individualized to you. Therapy is only available in California, Colorado, and Utah as those are the states that I hold licenses in.
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Schedule a quick clarity call to connect and notice how you feel talking to that person. Finding a therapist or coach that you vibe with is one of the most significant factors in reaching your goals and having a good experience.
Schedule a clarity call and let’s see if we’re a good fit to help you on your journey.
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