Lynne Klaus , LCSW, CSW, LISW

Lynne Klaus is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, relationship-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. She brings 25 years of experience to sessions and aims to make therapy understandable and approachable for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Lynne draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based action. She also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods to look at how relationships and early patterns shape current reactions.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Lynne listens closely, helps identify small, useful changes, and supports clients as they try new ways of coping. She often works with people who feel numb, chronically worried, or who question their use of alcohol or drugs.

Many clients come wanting relief from persistent sadness, panic, or life transitions such as caregiving, health changes, or grief. Lynne also addresses issues tied to abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, and communication problems. She explains options clearly and partners with each person to set realistic next steps.

Based in South Carolina, Lynne meets people through video, phone, chat, and messaging. She welcomes international clients in English and helps people figure out the best format and pace for their needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer day-to-day goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and small experiments, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and help manage addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made in sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Chat and messaging let people reflect between sessions and share updates in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.