- 33 years experience
- LMHC in Washington
- Focus on sleep
About Lynn
Lynn Hedlund is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 33 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, or big life changes. Lynn listens without judgment and focuses on practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
Her work often centers on improving self-esteem, coping with stress, and managing panic or mood swings. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, intimacy concerns, and career strain. Sleep and rest are part of the issues she addresses when they affect daily functioning and wellbeing.
Lynn uses several well-known approaches that guide sessions while keeping the client’s goals central. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to match what each person needs. Sessions are shaped around clear steps and simple skills to practice between meetings.
She pays attention to communication problems, isolation, guilt and forgiveness, and the practical effects of life transitions like divorce or job change. Lynn aims to make therapy straightforward and useful, so people can try small changes and notice results.
With a long career in Washington, Lynn brings steady experience and a calm presence. People working with her can expect direct conversation about patterns that cause trouble and hands-on strategies for improving sleep, mood, and relationships.
How Lynn Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a life they care about, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep struggles.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting what matters most so clients can find their own solutions and increase self-compassion.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and change patterns that interfere with rest and daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lynn will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and sessions are adjusted to match progress.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut down travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins after difficult nights. It can also make some interventions, like practicing sleep routines or using brief behavioral experiments, easier to try between meetings.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lynn help with?
She supports people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, stress, trauma, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with a calm, respectful tone. Lynn aims to build understanding and teach skills that can be used between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 33 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Lynn holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lynn?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.