Lindsay West is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in Ohio and the founder of Golden Hive Counseling & Supervision. She has approximately six years of experience providing mental health and substance use treatment across outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings.
Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Kent State University and completed her graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of Phoenix. She completed her clinical internship at Healthy Futures, an intensive outpatient program specializing in eating disorders, where she developed a strong foundation in working with complex behavioral and emotional concerns.
Her clinical work includes supporting adults, adolescents, families, and couples, with a focus on trauma, eating disorders, substance use, anxiety, depression, and personality-related concerns. Lindsay’s experience spans individual counseling, group therapy, case management, and treatment planning.
She utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing, and practices through a trauma-informed lens. Her approach is collaborative and structured, with an emphasis on helping clients build clarity, resilience, and long-term stability.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) has earned a master's or doctoral degree in counseling and is licensed by the State of Ohio to provide mental health counseling services. LPCs practice under clinical supervision while gaining the experience required for independent licensure.
The "C" in LPCC stands for Clinical. An LPCC has completed additional supervised clinical experience and advanced training beyond the LPC level, allowing them to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns.
The "S" in LPCC-S indicates an advanced supervision credential. LPCC-S professionals have met additional state requirements that qualify them to mentor and supervise licensed counselors and counselors-in-training as they continue developing their clinical knowledge and skills.
A Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) has completed specialized training in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders. This certification reflects advanced knowledge in evidence-based treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and supporting individuals with complex emotional and interpersonal challenges.
A Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) professional has completed advanced training in the principles and clinical application of DBT. This evidence-based approach focuses on developing skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
About the Founder
Lindsay West, LPCC-S, C-PD, C-DBT
What Sets Her Apart
Whole-Person Perspective and Integrative Care
Integrating mental health counseling with a background in nutrition, offering care that considers the full mind-body connection rather than just symptoms.
Depth of Experience Across Settings
Bringing a well-rounded understanding from working in medical, community, and private practice environments, allowing her to meet clients with both clinical expertise and real-world insight.
Collaborative, Empowering Approach
Creating a space where clients are not just guided, but actively involved, helping them build confidence, take ownership of their story, and move forward with clarity.
Whole-Person Perspective and Integrative Care
Integrating mental health counseling with a background in nutrition, offering care that considers the full mind-body connection rather than just symptoms.