Hi, I’m Lindsay Bong — a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience helping people move beyond trauma and anxiety toward something that actually feels like living. I work with clients in Austin, throughout Texas, and Oregon (yay, telehealth!) who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to do the real, messy, healing work.
I’m not your stereotypical therapist with a clipboard and a monotone “mm-hmm.” I’m laid-back, cuss more than I probably should, and tend to react with you when life hands you garbage. (Yes, I still know my ethics and boundaries — they’re solid, even if I say “shit” a lot.)
I’m a certified Brainspotting practitioner with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I blend these modalities to help you get to the root of things — fast. Brainspotting helps us access the deep-down stuff your brain’s been holding onto for way too long, and IFS gives us a compassionate, curious way to work with the different parts of you that have been trying to protect or survive.
The work can be deep, but it doesn’t have to be cold or clinical. I’m here to be real with you — honest, warm, a little irreverent, and fully in your corner.
Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive environment where you can explore what’s been holding you back and take meaningful steps toward the life you long for. Whether it’s finding peace, building confidence, or feeling more connected to yourself and others, you’re not alone on this journey—and brighter days are ahead.
As a certified Brainspotting practitioner with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I understand that millennial women navigating life transitions need more than traditional talk therapy. You’re smart, insightful, and have probably done loads of thinking about your patterns—but thinking alone won’t release the trauma stored in your body.
Brainspotting helps you access and process the deeply held emotional pain that’s driving your stuck patterns, while IFS helps you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that have been impacted by trauma. This combination is especially powerful for women who are tired of the analysis paralysis and ready to experience real change in their relationships
How is therapy with me different?
What Makes Our Work Together Different
Being a therapist isn’t just my profession—it’s my calling. I’m fascinated by how our past experiences shape our present relationships and how we can break free from patterns that no longer serve us. As a mom, I understand the unique challenges of balancing everyone else’s needs while trying to maintain your own sense of self.
I bring the same curiosity and compassion I have for my own growth into every session. Whether we’re exploring how childhood experiences affect your adult relationships or working through the grief of not being able to be the person you want to be because of roles and expectations, I’m here to help you make sense of it all.
I create a casual atmosphere where you can be completely yourself - yes, even if you cuss like a sailor. My clients often say I feel like someone they’d be friends with outside the office, while maintaining the safety that therapy boundaries provide.
I’m deeply curious about how trauma affects our lives, and I’m comfortable being human in our sessions. If something moves me or makes me emotional, I’ll share that with you, because healing happens in authentic connection. I genuinely like my clients and am rooting for them, which means you’ll feel truly understood and cared for.
Clinical Experience
Education, Licensure, & Certifications
M.A. in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary
Licensed Professional Counselor
Texas #97575
Oregon #C5946
Certified Brainspotting Therapist
BeautifulYou Coaching Academy graduate