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Lynne Peters

Compassionate, practical care for lasting change

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Lynne

Lynne Peters brings a practical, person-focused approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She frames therapy around the goals a client brings, blending evidence-informed strategies so individuals can build coping skills, improve decision making, and move toward healthier patterns of living.

Background and approach

Lynne’s background in both medical and clinical counseling work informs a balance of compassion and structure in sessions. With 13 years of professional experience, Lynne draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each client’s needs.

She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and uses interventions that support practical change while addressing more complex issues like family-of-origin dynamics, addiction concerns, and relationship conflict. Lynne is licensed in Maryland and holds an MD and an LCPC, credentials she uses to guide thoughtful, client-centered work.

Using Practical Therapies Online for Measurable Progress

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; in practice this can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the client’s own goals and values guide the work, which is useful when building self-esteem and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach often happens together. The therapist collaborates with each person to understand their priorities and tries methods that fit those goals, adjusting techniques over time based on what is most helpful. This collaborative process helps refine whether cognitive strategies, skills training, mindfulness, or relational work will best support progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These formats allow ongoing work from home or other locations and can support consistent practice of learned skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynne commonly address in therapy?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, as well as related issues such as family problems, communication difficulties, and coping after disasters.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and relationship-focused techniques to meet individual needs.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 13 years of experience working in a range of settings with diverse clinical presentations.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with license number MD LCPC LC7275, and she practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English