Lindsey
McCormick
Lindsey McCormick
- Campus: Online
- Department: Counselor Education
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Office Phone: 312-488-6030
Biography
Lindsey Brown McCormick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education - Online at TCS. Her clinical specialities include perinatal mental health, reproductive trauma, mental health concerns related to body feeding/lactation, and women's mental health including neurodivergence, traumatic experiences, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), matrescence, sexuality, chronic health conditions/autoimmune disorders, LGBTQIA+ families, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and EMDR therapy. She is a Certified Therapist and EMDR Consultant with the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA).
Dr. McCormick was born and raised in eastern Kentucky; she has spent her adult life and professional career living in and providing clinical services to folks throughout different parts of the KY/WV/OH/PA Appalachian region. As an advocate, Dr. McCormick is deeply ingraciated in the field of perinatal mental healthcare. She currently serves as Chair for Postpartum Support International's KY Chapter, works with the KY Perinatal Quality Collaborative on the state's newly established perinatal psychiatric access line, has been appointed by KY's Secretary of State to the KY Dept. of Public Health's Maternal and Infant Health Collaborative Panel, and serves as Strategic Area Co-Chair of Treatment & Support for the Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force. Her professional and lived experience provides a unique perspective for social justice and advocacy work in the field of mental & public health, and she is passionate about accessiblity for specialty mental health services for folks in Appalachia.
Dr. McCormick currently resides in "Appalachian Ohio" where she can be found tending to her chickens, playing with her daughter, seeing live music, exercising, or deep diving into her latest hyperfixation.
Education History
Degree Institution Year B.S. Psychology Eastern Kentucky University , Richmond, KY 2010 M.A. Mental Health Counseling Eastern Kentucky University , Richmond, KY 2013 Ph.D. Leadership, Counselor Education and Supervision University of the Cumberlands , Williamsburg, KY 2018 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Professional Member American Counseling Association Professional Member Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Professional Member Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association Individual Affiliate National Child Traumatic Stress Network Professional Member Postpartum Support International Professional Member Ohio Counseling Association Presentations
Title Location Date Bridging Ethics & Advocacy: A Call for Courageous Conversations. The Chicago School Counselor Education Department’s 8th Annual Virtual Conference: Transformative Conversations around Trauma, Social Justice, and Addictions 2025 Creating Online Curricula that is Diverse and Socially Just The Chicago School Counselor Education Department’s 8th Annual Virtual Conference: Transformative Conversations around Trauma, Social Justice, and Addictions 2025 Clinical Implications in Traumatic Birthing Experiences [Poster presentation]. Postpartum Support International Annual Conference, Washington, DC. 2024 PSI Mind the Gap AND Perinatal Mental Health Task Force: An Advocacy Pathway to Improve State-Wide Perinatal Mental Health through Policy [Conference session]. Postpartum Support International Annual Conference, Washington, DC. 2024 Perinatal Mental Health Accessibility for All: An Introduction to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Association for Humanistic Counseling Virtual Conference. 2024 EMDR Therapy with Pregnant Clients: Contraindicated or Beneficial? Ohio Counseling Association Virtual Spring Conference 2024 Mental Health & Wellness of Working Parents The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Counselor Education Department’s 6th Annual Virtual Conference: Unity: Understanding the Necessity of Integration and Transformation in Your Profession 2023 The Intersection of EMDR Therapy & Polyvagal Theory The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Counselor Education Department’s 5th Annual Virtual Conference: Who Am “I”? 2022 Ethical Standards for Trans-Affirming Care: What Clinicians Need to Know The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Counselor Education Department’s 5th Annual Virtual Conference: Who Am “I”? 2022 Community Involvement
Role Organization Chair Postpartum Support International - KY Chapter Co-Chair, Treatment & Support Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Task Force Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Identity Development Learning/Learning Disabilities Child & Adolescent Development Parenting Styles Pregnancy (Alternative Methods of Fertilization) Clinical Psychology / Mental Health ADD/ADHD Diversity Social Economic Status Social Justice and Advocacy Domestic Violence Child Abuse Marriage & Family Parenting PTSD/Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Secondary Traumatic Stress Sexuality/Gender Issues LGBTQ Therapeutic/Theoretical Orientation Feminist Psychology Humanistic/Existential Relational Cultural Therapy Violence Sexual Assault Licenses
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor , Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor , Kentucky Licensed Professional Counselor/Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor , West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor , Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor , North Carolina National Certified Counselor Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Approved Clinical Supervisor Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider Certified Lactation Counselor EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant Publications
Encyclopedia Brown McCormick, L.M. (2023). Feminist Therapy. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. : SAGE Publications.
Journal Briggs, B.E. & Brown McCormick, L.M. (2024). Licensed professional counselors‘ attitudes toward juvenile sex offenders. Journal of Counseling in Illinois, 9 (1), 59-71.
Brown McCormick, L. M., Todd, S., Schmuldt, L., Russ, K., Wathen, C. (2019). Clinical Implications in Vaginal Orgasm Response. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness, 1 (2), 90-95.
Other Brown McCormick, L.M. (2024). Skin-to-skin Contact: Could Birth Trauma Intervention be That Simple?. International Association for Reilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC) Newsletter January 2024. 5
Brown McCormick, L.M. (2024). Lindsey Brown McCormick’s, PhD, LPCC-S, PMH-C, CLC light bulb moment. Our Milky Way..
Schmuldt, L. M., Brown McCormick, L. M., Nichols, S. A. (2021). Sedative-Hypnotic Sleep Sex: Working with Clients when Memories are Limited. Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW) Newsletter Winter 2021 5th Edition.
Media Exposure
Appearance Brown McCormick, L.M. (Interviewee), Warner, C. (Host). (April 1, 2021). Episode 6: Brain & Body Connection, and Coping with Traumatic Events. Community Connections: Hospice of Davidson County podcast.
Brown McCormick, L.M. (Interviewee), Wakim, R. (Host). (November 6, 2020). Episode 3: EMDR. Mental State: A Modern Behavioral Health Chat podcast.
Brown McCormick, L.M. (Interviewee), West, K. (Producer). (February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2020). 4-Part Mental Health Series featuring Dr. Lindsey Brown McCormick, Ph.D., on Trauma and Traumatic Stress. Happy Hour. WURD Radio: Philadelphia, PA.
Brown McCormick, L.M. (Interviewee), West, K. (Producer). (July 23rd, 2019). Interview with Dr. Lindsey Brown McCormick, Ph.D., on Childhood Trauma. The Source: Childhood Mental Health Series. WURD Radio: Philadelphia, PA.
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. My personal orientation for counseling, clinical supervision, and teaching is rooted in Feminist therapy. I recognize the power dynamics that exist between the counselor-client, the supervisor-supervisee, and the student-instructor. Therefore, I am constantly examining ways in which I can provide empowerment to clients, supervisees, and students, with the overarching recognition that 1) I carry white, hetero-passing, thin privilege, and 2) there are so many systemic inequities that exist in our society. I also believe that part of my role as a professor is to help students achieve success through feedback, instruction, and vicarious learning opportunities.
Why did you choose to enter the field of psychology? Like many folks, I chose to pursue a degree in counseling because I had my own battle with mental health and previous traumatic experiences. My clinical practice has been evolving since I began in 2013 to this current point. My own personal experiences with autoimmune conditions, lack of access to care, matrescence, and motherhood have lead me to the clinical specialities I provide today. I believe there is a significant level of authenticity that comes with lived experience, and I believe that translates in my work with clients.
Professional Skills
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, Lactation, Appalachian Diversity and Culture, Generational Trauma