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Lynn Hedlund, LMHC

Compassionate, practical support for life’s hard moments

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About Lynn

Lynn Hedlund is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 33 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She works with individuals facing addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges like sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. Lynn aims to make hard conversations feel manageable and practical for busy people.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens closely and encourages straightforward goals.

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How Lynn works

Sessions focus on small, useful steps clients can try between visits. Lynn uses evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns and practice new ways of coping. Lynn often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings and commit to values-based action.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These approaches are tailored to each person's needs rather than applied the same way for everyone.

With a long career in Washington, Lynn has guided people through divorce and separation, workplace stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues around guilt, forgiveness, and self-love. She helps clients build clearer communication skills and find a renewed sense of purpose. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Lynn works with clients on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Lynn lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

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What Lynn works with

The areas below are the ones Lynn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LMHC
Years in practice 33
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Washington

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Online support options

How Lynn’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, grief, and getting unstuck in life. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and gives space for their priorities to guide the work; it is helpful when someone needs a supportive, listening space to sort through emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches concrete skills to reduce panic, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lynn will work with the client to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. She tailors techniques to each person's situation and checks in regularly to adjust the plan together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations and seeing body language. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, notes between sessions, or support when writing feels clearer than talking. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and day-to-day life.

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Common questions

What kinds of concerns does Lynn help with?
She supports people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Lynn uses a warm, down-to-earth approach that focuses on listening, clear goals, and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience working as a licensed mental health counselor in Washington and has helped people through many kinds of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Washington LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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