- Trauma informed
- Strengths focused
- Faith welcomed
About Lynly
Lynly Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a calm, warm approach to sessions. Lynly aims to help people identify strengths and use them to face hard moments with more confidence.
She keeps conversations straightforward and supportive. Sessions are meant to be a place to speak openly without judgment. Faith can be included in the work when a client wants that element, and Lynly adapts her approach to each person’s needs.
Her background includes work with trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and caregiver strain. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when practical tools for mood and anxiety are helpful.
Lynly also uses EMDR approaches for clients who have trauma-related symptoms and DBT skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. She combines these methods rather than relying on a single technique, shaping therapy around the client’s goals.
People who come to Lynly can expect collaboration on treatment plans and attention to practical changes. She focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening self-esteem. The overall aim is to help people manage life transitions and grief with clearer options and more resilience.
She keeps conversations straightforward and supportive. Sessions are meant to be a place to speak openly without judgment. Faith can be included in the work when a client wants that element, and Lynly adapts her approach to each person’s needs.
Her background includes work with trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and caregiver strain. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when practical tools for mood and anxiety are helpful.
Lynly also uses EMDR approaches for clients who have trauma-related symptoms and DBT skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. She combines these methods rather than relying on a single technique, shaping therapy around the client’s goals.
People who come to Lynly can expect collaboration on treatment plans and attention to practical changes. She focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening self-esteem. The overall aim is to help people manage life transitions and grief with clearer options and more resilience.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities, allowing the therapist to follow what matters most and support personal strengths. This approach helps with life changes, grief, and relationship concerns by keeping the work grounded in the client’s goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical strategies for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills like thought records and behavioral experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These tools can be useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns that cause repeated stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and pacing to find what fits daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lynly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related topics like parenting strain and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and understanding, with a client-centered tone that follows the person’s priorities and encourages practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.