HUMANMEND’s philoSOPHY
At HumanMend, we believe healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about holding space for it. We help you piece your story together with compassion. Your struggles are not flaws to hide. They’re part of what make you beautifully, undeniably human. the weight of shame distress tolerance, and relationships.
we’re all a little broken
Brokenness isn’t a flaw—it’s part of being human. The cracks you carry aren’t signs of failure, but of resilience. They hold the story of how you’ve adapted—how you’ve made sense of a world that didn’t always make space for your full self.
Maybe you’ve learned to look fine on the outside while struggling quietly inside. Maybe your worth began to feel tied to how little you eat, how much you achieve, or how well you hide your pain. These patterns didn’t appear out of nowhere—they were protective, shaped by the belief that love and belonging had to be earned.
At HumanMend, we don’t believe you need fixing. We believe in the gentle, courageous work of becoming whole—not by erasing your past, but by understanding it, integrating it, and shifting your relationship with it. Together, we’ll make space for realness, for truth, and for a version of you that no longer needs to shrink to feel safe.
THE ART OF KINTSUGI
In the Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery isn't discarded. It's mended with gold. The cracks aren't hidden. Instead, they're illuminated, celebrated, and transformed into the most striking feature of the piece. Our therapeutic approach honors the Kintsugi philosophy. We don't aim to "fix" you or return you to some imagined perfect state. Instead, we walk with you as you gather your pieces and join them together in a new way that honors every part of your story. The gold that connects these pieces? That's self-compassion—the gentle understanding that you deserve to take up space exactly as you are.
Want to explore how the Kintsugi philosophy might transform your relationship with difficult experiences?
OUR FOUNDER, LINDSIE
I'm Lindsie, psychotherapist and founder of Humanmend. My journey to creating this practice was shaped by both professional training and personal experiences that taught me about the transformative power of compassionate, whole-person care. I bring 10 years of clinical experience to our work together, including 7 years specializing in eating disorder treatment and recovery.
Masters Degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis from New York University (2016)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Colorado & Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
This specialized experience deepened my understanding of the complex relationships between our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, our lived experiences, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve.
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THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
My therapeutic approach has been shaped by diverse training that allows me to meet you where you are. While these approaches inform my work, our sessions won't be about rigidly applying techniques. Instead, I draw from these frameworks flexibly, adapting to what feels most supportive for your unique journey.
Psychodynamic therapy
to develop insight into recurring patterns
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE APPROACHES or wonder what might be right for you, CONTACT the humanmend office.
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Attachment-Focused EMDR (Basic Training 1-3 from the Parnell Institute)
to process difficult experiences and strengthen internal resources
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
to understand thought-emotion-behavior patterns
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
to help you live according to your values
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
to develop skills for mindfulness, distress regulation, and relationships.
Internal Family Systems
(IFS)/Parts Work
to work informed approach for understanding the different aspects of yourself with curiosity and compassion
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OUR VALUES
+ There is beauty in the broken.
+ We treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
+ All parts are welcome.
+ Authenticity matters.
+ Compassionate Curiosity.
+ Health at Every Size (HAES).
+ LGBTQIA+ Affirming.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ What if I don’t feel ready? What if I can’t let go?
+ Do you only work with eating disorders?
+ What is the cost of therapy? Do you accept insurance?
+ How do I submit for reimbursement?
+ How long will I need therapy?
+ What is your approach to therapy?
