Meet Our Team

Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LICSW (she/her)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Accepting new clients

Groups Served: Young adults, adults, and older adults
Services: Individual therapy
Availability: In-person and telehealth sessions
Insurance: BCBS/Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan (commercial plans only)
Top Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal/postpartum mental health, Body image issues, Midlife challenges
Other Issues: Parenting issues, Women’s issues, Fertility issues, Grief/loss, Life transitions, Self-esteem/self-worth, Disordered eating

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adults with anxiety and depression, body image concerns, and life transitions, particularly in the prenatal and postpartum periods. Life can feel hectic, exhausting, and scary at times. My goal is to provide you with the tools to successfully cope with life’s challenges so you don’t become overwhelmed or stuck in negative thoughts and behavioral patterns. This is a collaborative process in which I help you gain insight and then empower you to make the necessary changes in your life. Gradually, and with my empathic support, you will progress to a space where things don’t feel so hard, healing happens, and positive growth is possible.

My Approach to Therapy

I bring warmth, unconditional acceptance, authenticity, and (where appropriate) humor to my work. As your therapist, I can:

  • Help you gain clarity around what is and is not working in your life

  • Provide you the space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals without judgment

  • Support you in expressing and coping with even the most painful feelings

  • Provide you the space to step away from the noise of everyday life and focus on yourself

I enjoy helping my clients achieve more balanced, fulfilling lives. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a client walk away from therapy feeling lighter, more self-aware, and hopeful about the future. Being human means being imperfect, emotional, and messy at times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the good that life has to offer!

At Essential Insights Counseling Center, there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to therapy.

“Every person on earth is both a masterpiece and a work in progress.”

― Unknown

As a Therapist, I Believe:

  • That emotions heal when they are witnessed and validated

  • That therapy should address the whole person– body, mind, and spirit

  • That you can do hard things (like going to therapy)

  • That you deserve to feel better

  • That loving and accepting yourself for who you are, scars and all, is one of the most courageous and rewarding things that you can do

My Professional Background

I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from Williams College and my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University. After graduating from Simmons, I worked with adolescents and their families in outpatient and school settings. In 2010, I opened a private practice where I specialized in eating disorders and women’s mental health across the reproductive spectrum. While my approach to therapy is eclectic and tailored to each client’s needs, I most frequently use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches.

It’s time to take the first step towards feeling better. Reach out today and let us know if I may be a good fit for you!

Here's how it works: Call us today or schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation in our online scheduler. During your initial call with our intake coordinator, you can share what’s going on for you and ask any questions you may have. Through understanding your needs, we will help you choose the best therapist for you, answer any questions you might have, and schedule your first session.