Dr. Lynn Grattan , MD

Dr. Lynn Grattan is a medical doctor and psychologist with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes. She practices in Maryland and focuses on practical support that helps people function better day to day.

Her work is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world strategies. She listens for how feelings and thinking get in the way, then helps people build skills to cope and move forward.

Dr. Grattan often combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation and problem-solving. She also draws on existential and coping-focused ideas when those fit a person's needs. The approach is adjusted to what each person finds most useful.

Her background includes clinical psychology and neuropsychology, and she has long experience with cognitive disorders and post-concussion symptoms. That experience informs how she assesses thinking and attention, and how she tailors strategies for daily life and work.

People who reach out can expect practical steps, flexible ways to practice new skills, and attention to the real challenges they face. Dr. Grattan aims to strengthen coping, increase confidence, and help people set achievable goals for well-being.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Dr. Grattan often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, which help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or impulsivity. These methods are practical and focus on skills you can use between sessions.

She also works in a client-centered way, offering empathic listening and support while helping people clarify values and choices. This approach is useful for grief, low motivation, body image concerns, and life transitions because it centers the person's own goals and perspective.

Choosing the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life, then tailor a plan that fits their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection, or scheduling flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping therapy consistent and practical.