- 25 years experience
- LCSW in North Carolina
- Focus on codependency
About Lynne
Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She also supports those struggling with addictions, ADHD, codependency, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people catch their breath and find a path forward.
Lynne draws on 25 years of clinical experience working with adults. She trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Master of Social Work with a focus on adult mental health and psychopathology. That background informs her work with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related problems.
In sessions she mixes insight-oriented talk with more structured techniques when needed. She often uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, and will shift to focused strategies to meet immediate goals. Somatic elements and trauma-focused approaches are included when clients need support around memories held in the body or intense stress reactions.
Lynne aims to be real and nonjudgmental in the room. She encourages clients to consider change at their own pace and helps them build practical steps toward clearer relationships, better self-care, and more confidence. Her approach balances understanding where problems come from with concrete work on what to do next.
People who come to her for help can expect calm guidance and a partnership that centers their goals. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, she offers steady support to help you move toward a more manageable life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on patterns that repeat over time and helps people understand how past experiences shape current feelings and choices. It is useful for relationship issues, recurring conflicts, and a sense of emptiness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help pick methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process meant to fit how you want to work and what you want to change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in meetings when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent while making therapy more practical for daily routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, codependency, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends insight-oriented work with structured techniques to address immediate goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, including work with serious mood and anxiety disorders and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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