Lindsay
Brine
LMSW, Therapist
Lindsay Brine
LMSW, Therapist
Lindsay Brine (she/her) is a psychotherapist specializing in neurodiversity, with a particular interest in working with individuals with autism, OCD and ADHD. With a degree in social work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and a background in education, Lindsay integrates various therapy modalities to create specialized treatment plans for each individual.
Passionate about fostering a safe and supportive environment, she is committed to providing affirming and inclusive care, focusing on an individual’s feeling of empowerment and agency using a relational model of therapy where the quality of the therapist/client relationship is at the core of the work.
Lindsay’s expertise is enriched by extensive training, including workshops with renowned psychotherapist Nancy McWilliams, providing valuable insights into psychodynamic theory and practice. Additionally, she has received training in ERP, TF-CBT, ACT, and DBT, equipping her to address the complex needs of neurodivergent clients across the lifespan.
While interning at NYU, she facilitated CBT and DBT skill-based groups, providing clients with additional support and resources to manage their symptoms effectively. Additionally, Lindsay has undergone training in trauma-informed care, accumulating hours of specialized education and certificates on how to provide sensitive and effective support to individuals who have experienced trauma. These certifications focused on a wide range of issues including racial trauma, trauma caused by substance use disorders, trauma stemming from domestic abuse situations, and how the brain responds to trauma.
Lindsay embraces the Neurodiversity Affirming model in her practice, understanding and respecting the varying ways in which individuals experience the world. This model informs her approach to therapy, where she emphasizes validation, understanding, and empowerment.
EXPERTISE
Individuals
Trauma
OCD
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Life transitions
LGBTQIA+
THERAPY APPROACHES
Psychodynamic therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
The Neurodiversity Affirming Model
Autism
- Ron Kurtz
Trauma
- Peter Levine
OCD
ADHD
- Jonathan Mooney