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Lynne Peters

Lynne Peters, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Practical therapy for trauma and life stress

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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

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Skill-based strategies
  • Compassionate support

About Lynne

Lynne Peters is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plain language and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Lynne draws on thirteen years of experience working in varied clinical settings. She meets clients where they are and shapes her approach to fit each person's situation. Sessions often center on practical skills and steps that can be used between meetings.

Her work uses a mix of proven approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies. These approaches are used to reduce distressing symptoms, change unhelpful patterns, and build stronger coping skills. Mindfulness methods are also woven in to help with present-moment awareness and emotion regulation.

Lynne brings experience with addiction and first-responder issues as well as family-of-origin concerns and relationship strains. She also helps people manage caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation.

If someone wants to begin, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy button. Costs vary by location and availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Lynne’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their priorities rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it uses straightforward exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lynne collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or caregiving demands. Some formats use less bandwidth or shorter check-ins when that helps someone stay consistent. The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to see which setup will work best for daily life and for the issues you want to address.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Lynne helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, codependency, and family-of-origin problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions emphasize usable skills, brief experiments, and a collaborative plan tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with diverse clients.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCPC license in Maryland and provides services based from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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