Lynne Peters , MD, LCPC

Lynne Peters, MD, LCPC, offers straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on helping individuals sort through difficult feelings and take small, practical steps toward feeling better. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at helping people notice what works in their daily life and build on it.

She uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices are used to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are taught for emotion regulation and managing intense states.

Peters has 13 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings. That background includes work with people facing addiction, family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, and the fallout from trauma or disasters. She also addresses concerns like codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. The therapist helps clients set realistic steps and checks progress along the way. People who want clear skills to manage anxiety, change behaviors, or cope with painful events often find this practical style useful.

She practices in Maryland and offers care in English. Her work includes support around blended family strain, divorce and separation, commitment and control issues, and first responder stress. The emphasis is on usable tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their priorities, with the therapist listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete alternatives to change mood and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make quick check-ins and brief coaching easier between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules, energy levels, and day-to-day demands while maintaining a consistent plan of care.