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Lynn Gordon

Therapist · Florida

Lynn Gordon

LCSW

Practical, client-centered support for life transitions

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Focus on addictions
  • Career and life changes

About Lynn

Lynn Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship strain, and career concerns. Lynn aims to make starting therapy straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling stuck.

She uses a client-centered stance and adapts techniques to fit each person. That means the conversation guides what comes next, not a fixed script. Lynn draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical behavior strategies to teach clearer emotional and interpersonal skills.

Her background includes a master’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University and experience providing individual and group therapy for substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. Over seven years in practice, she has supported people facing addiction, mood disorders, codependency, and the fallout of major life changes.

Sessions may include phone and live chat options, which she notes can be useful when quicker check-ins or different communication styles feel more comfortable. If needed, she helps people explore what session type and pace fit their life.

Lynn emphasizes a nonjudgmental, compassionate atmosphere. She focuses on clear goals, practical coping skills, and steps that people can try between sessions to manage symptoms and move toward their priorities.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Lynn’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the client and goals are shaped together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it offers simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lynn collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The client’s preferences about how to talk and how fast to move guide decisions about techniques and homework.

The original profile references phone calls and live chat as ways Lynn connects with people, and those options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins when needed, and sometimes simplify scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lynn address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centered and collaborative, blended with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lynn has seven years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings, including individual and group therapy roles.

What credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The biography mentions phone calls and live chat as options; please confirm current session formats before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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