Lynne Peters

Lynne Peters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Lynne also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, codependency, and struggles tied to family of origin or blended family dynamics.

She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her approach for managing mood and coping skills. She also draws on Client-Centered principles and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and make practical changes.

In conversation she listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and looks for small, reachable steps to try between meetings. Sessions often include skill practice, reflections on decision points, and attention to how daily routines affect stress and substance use. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing change or feeling uncertain.

Her background includes work across community and clinical settings with a range of client needs. That experience informs how she matches techniques to what a person brings to the room. Lynne emphasizes clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory.

People who reach out are usually looking for relief from anxious thoughts, help reducing substance use, or ways to rebuild self-worth after difficult relationships. She asks questions, suggests strategies, and supports follow-through so people can test what fits their life.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters to them. It helps when someone needs to sort through options or feel more confident about decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical exercises to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in high-stress moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. That collaboration guides what happens in sessions and what skills are practiced between meetings.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy week, choose shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to try skill practice in real life and report back on what worked during the next meeting.