Lynn Hedlund

Experienced counselor blending practical skills and compassion

LMHC Washington

Experience: 33 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lynn

Lynn Hedlund is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 33 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges. She works with clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, bipolar concerns, and other difficulties that disrupt daily life and relationships.

Background and approach

Lynn helps individuals strengthen self-understanding, address issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, sleeping problems, anger, and compassion fatigue, and pursue clearer life purpose and self-love. Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, respectful stance that honors each person's unique history and goals.

Drawing on cognitive behavioral methods alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques, she assists clients in developing practical skills for coping with life changes, improving communication, repairing intimacy-related struggles, and moving through guilt or shame.

Lynn aims to create a steady, empathetic space where people can explore healing, rebuild confidence, and take concrete steps toward more satisfying, connected lives.

Using CBT and ACT in Flexible Online Care

CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and practical strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes learning to accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for grief, chronic stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist takes a collaborative stance to determine which methods best suit each person's needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist will work with clients to tailor interventions and mix techniques so the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to choose the communication style that best supports progress and accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Lynn supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as panic, social anxiety, and sleeping problems.

How would you describe Lynn's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing empathy, respect, and practical skill-building to help clients better understand themselves and manage symptoms.

What is Lynn's professional background?

She brings 33 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns and has developed approaches that combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate support.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Washington with licence number WA LMHC LH00006574 and maintains a practice serving clients in that state.

In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling options.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English