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Lynn Gordon

Therapist · Florida

Lynn Gordon

LCSW

LCSW - Life purpose and mental health

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Experience
7 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

About Lynn

Lynn Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, career questions, and life purpose. Lynn works with people facing co-occurring issues and offers support for caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and substance use concerns.

She uses a client-centered stance, putting the person's goals and experience first. Lynn combines that with cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit for building awareness and sustaining change.

Sessions focus on practical skills and clear next steps. People can expect conversations that look at patterns, develop coping strategies, and set small, achievable goals. Lynn also brings experience from individual and group work in substance use treatment settings, which informs how she supports people with addiction and co-morbidity.

Her approach is direct and collaborative; she listens and then offers techniques that match what each person needs. Lynn has experience helping people through midlife shifts, career doubts, isolation, and grief, as well as supporting those working on self-esteem and social anxiety.

She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and the way sessions are delivered through the platform.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Florida · SW17895

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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 uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It supports clear goal setting and decisions based on each client's priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when impulsivity, intense emotions, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Lynn will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques or adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The biography notes phone calls and live chat as ways she has connected with people. Please confirm the platform's current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping the focus on skill practice and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, career questions, and life purpose concerns.

How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure what comes next?

She starts from a client-centered stance and uses practical techniques like CBT and DBT to identify patterns, manage emotions, and set small goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lynn has seven years of experience working in clinical settings, including individual and group work related to substance use and co-occurring conditions.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are used?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography describes phone and live chat as possible ways she connects but platform formats should be checked.

How does billing and cost work?

Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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