About Lindsay

Lindsay Balcom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She grew up in this community and is familiar with its history and values. She has counseled adults and children in Joplin, MO since 2009. Lindsay prioritizes the need to build trust within the therapeutic relationship as she tailors counseling to meet the needs of each individual.

Lindsay has training in multiple evidence-based trauma therapies for both children and adults. These include EMDR- (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, TF-CBT- (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Seeking Safety strategies. These short-term therapies are often effective in helping to reduce the negative impacts of PTSD and trauma-related events.

Lindsay specializes in the assessment and treatment of childhood and adolescent behavioral disorders. She has training and knowledge based in best practices for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Lindsay frequently coordinates care with medical providers in the area to establish the optimal treatment for each client. She provides ADHD evaluations, effective discipline strategies and supportive family therapy.