Lynn Hedlund

Lynn Hedlund is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 33 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addiction, and major life changes. Lynn focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier and more manageable.

She creates a calm space to talk through what’s most troubling. Sessions often center on building clearer communication, reducing panic and social anxiety, and coping with isolation or compassion fatigue. Lynn also supports people working through relationship strain, career stress, sleep trouble, and questions about life purpose.

Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she listens closely, helps people notice what matters to them, and practices small behavior changes to reduce distress. Work in sessions is straightforward and goal-focused, with tools that can be used between visits.

Lynn draws on decades of clinical experience to tailor strategies to each person. She pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, or low self-esteem and helps people practice self-compassion. The goal is clearer choices and more reliable coping skills.

People who connect with Lynn usually want realistic supports for real problems. She encourages steady progress, not quick fixes, and helps clients build better patterns for lasting change.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match what matters most. It can reduce the struggle with painful thoughts and feelings and help with issues like anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens carefully and reflects what the person says so they can better understand themselves and make their own choices. This approach is useful for grief, guilt, shame, and rebuilding self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors. It gives concrete tools for panic attacks, anger, insomnia, and social anxiety by practicing different responses and tracking progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining elements of ACT, client-centered work, and CBT over time.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these options to help keep momentum between visits and support steady progress.