- 33 years experience
- LMHC in Washington
- Focus on practical steps
About Lynn
Lynn Hedlund is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 33 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her style is calm and respectful, aiming to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing feelings.
Clients often come for help with stress, low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and trouble sleeping. Lynn also supports people facing addiction, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and isolation. She pays attention to issues like guilt, shame, and finding life purpose while helping clients reconnect with self-love.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments, and on noticing what matters most to each person. Conversations are paced to match where someone is right now, with a focus on small, manageable changes.
Lynn draws on long experience to offer steady guidance when problems feel overwhelming. She works with each person to set clear goals and to try techniques that fit daily life. The aim is to reduce distress and increase functioning, not to rush the process.
People who want to begin are invited to use the site’s matching process to find a good fit. Lynn practices in Washington and holds the LMHC credential listed above.
How these approaches guide online therapy choices
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify their values and take small steps that match what matters to them. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Decisions about methods are made together and can be adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing quicker check-ins between commitments. They also allow using worksheets, coaching-style exercises, and home-based practice that tie directly to daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered work, and CBT techniques to online conversations to focus on steps that matter outside the session.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Lynn commonly help with?
She helps people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, stress, and life changes. Other concerns include relationship and communication problems, sleep issues, and feelings of isolation.
What is Lynn's style in therapy?
Her approach is calm and respectful and focuses on listening first. She aims to set clear goals and teach practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Lynn have?
She has 33 years of experience working as a therapist. That experience informs a steady and measured approach to challenging issues.
What credentials and location are listed for Lynn?
Lynn holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington. The profile shows the Washington LMHC designation.
In which languages can I speak with Lynn?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the match and the service terms.
How do I begin working with Lynn?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.