Lynn Hedlund is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 33 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem concerns. People also come to her for help with addiction, trauma, anger, sleep problems, and navigating big life changes.
She focuses on building self-understanding and practical skills. Sessions often look at communication problems, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Lynn aims to make the work straightforward and useful so people can notice small changes quickly.
Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens first, then offers techniques people can try between sessions. Lynn uses parts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and take meaningful action.
Over her career she has helped people manage panic attacks, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and career stress. She also supports people working through divorce, forgiveness, isolation, and finding life purpose. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer day-to-day coping.
Sessions begin by clarifying what matters most to the person and setting small, achievable goals. Lynn encourages self-compassion and self-love as part of recovery. If you want straightforward, experienced help for self esteem or related concerns, she offers an empathetic, steady presence to work alongside you.
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their values and take small steps toward them even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and building a clearer sense of purpose. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and understanding; the therapist follows the person's lead and creates space for them to find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together and offers concrete skills to reduce distress and manage symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Lynn will work with the person to figure out which ideas and tools fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as different techniques are tried and evaluated.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and apply them in daily life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lynn commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, trauma, addictions, and related issues such as panic, sleep problems, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm and client-centered. She listens first, then offers practical skills from ACT and CBT to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Lynn has 33 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported and are international clients welcome?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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