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Lynda Wright
Experience
19 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Florida

Lynda Wright

LCSW

Practical, strengths-based support for life changes

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Florida · SW9208
NPI
1578721288

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  • Goal focused
  • Strengths oriented
  • Solution focused

About Lynda

Lynda Wright, LCSW, helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making sessions feel like a real conversation. She believes people know their own stories and can build on their strengths to move forward.

With 19 years of clinical experience in Florida, Lynda has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar, and serious life stressors. She also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or control issues.

Her practical approach combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. In sessions she focuses on identifying goals and developing clear steps toward them. She uses solution-focused ideas to keep the work action-oriented when that fits.

Lynda describes the therapy relationship as collaborative. She aims for sessions that are genuine and respectful while helping clients spot patterns, try new strategies, and build on strengths. She invites people to bring their questions and to shape goals that matter to them.

If you want a therapist who emphasizes clear goals and steady progress, Lynda offers a direct, strength-based approach. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Lynda’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and building on their strengths. It helps people who feel stuck by making the therapist-client relationship the main resource for change and decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks issues into small parts and uses manageable exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. It can help reduce reactivity and improve attention during stressful moments.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, needs, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process may shift over time as different strategies are tried and evaluated.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches such as CBT homework, mindfulness practices, and narrative exercises between sessions to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lynda help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses several additional areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and divorce or separation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is client-centered and solution-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and goal setting tailored to each person's needs.

What is her clinical background?

She has 19 years of experience working with people affected by trauma, mood disorders, and major life stressors. Her work includes supporting those with bipolar disorder and serious life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Florida and practices from that region.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not take international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm fees and payment details when you begin the matching process.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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