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Lynn Gordon

LCSW

Lynn Gordon , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

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About Lynn

Lynn Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on practical, person-first care. She centers sessions on each person's needs and aims to help with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Her style is straightforward and calm.

Lynn draws on seven years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes. She has worked with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues at multiple levels of care. That background informs how she plans treatment and sets realistic goals with clients.

In session Lynn uses client-centered work alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She explains skills in clear terms and practices them together with each person so techniques fit daily life. Sessions often focus on building coping tools, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and improving communication.

She also helps people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, loneliness, grief, and career transitions. Lynn pays attention to practical barriers and offers ways to pace progress so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

Teletherapy options include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Lynn accepts clients in English and is available to work with international clients through online formats. She uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and helps people choose the session type that fits their routine.

Approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring the work to each person's goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps set practical steps to improve daily functioning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete skills for noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, or avoidance patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These tools can be useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and building steadier relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lynn will work with each person to choose or blend methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often begin by identifying immediate concerns, trying skills in session, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video gives face-to-face interaction; phone can be a good low-bandwidth option; chat and messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These formats increase flexibility and help people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lynn address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centered and practical, often combining cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lynn has seven years of clinical experience working in settings that included treatment for substance use and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, where she provided individual and group services.

Where is Lynn licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices remotely from that state.

In what languages are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients through online formats.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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