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Lynda Wright

Therapist

Lynda Wright

LCSW

Florida · 19+ years of experience

Practical, strengths-based therapy for life changes

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Step 1

  • Client-centered
  • CBT informed
  • Strengths focused

About Lynda

Lynda Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and life changes. Lynda writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and respected from the first session.

She leans on client-centered work that starts with the person’s own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often part of sessions when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way. Lynda also uses solution-focused and narrative ideas to help people identify clear next steps and reframe difficult experiences.

Across 19 years of practice she has supported people coping with mood disorders including bipolar symptoms, addictions, and complex responses to trauma and abuse. She has experience with caregiving strain, chronic illness and disability, autism and attachment-related concerns, and issues around intimacy and relationships. The focus is on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

In sessions she emphasizes respect, honesty, and a strengths-based stance. People are treated as the experts on their lives while the therapist offers tools, perspective, and accountability. Lynda encourages small, achievable goals that build confidence over time.

Therapy begins by setting clear, manageable goals and checking that the approach fits the person’s needs. Her aim is to help people gain better coping tools, clearer thinking, and more reliable ways to manage stress and relationships.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s goals. It helps people feel understood and gives them space to name what matters most in therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It provides practical exercises for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and unhelpful behavior patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation. It can be helpful for stress, trauma responses, and chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life and together choose which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to stick with therapy and build useful skills.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use written exercises, guided practices, and screen-shared worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynda often help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her general style in sessions?

Her style is client-centered and strengths based with a practical, solution-focused emphasis. Sessions aim to be respectful, straightforward, and goal oriented.

What background and experience does she bring?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience and has worked with people affected by trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.

What credential and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in the state of Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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