Lynly Curtis, LCSW-C, LICSW - Therapist in Maryland

CBT based methods
EMDR for trauma
Mindfulness practice

About Lynly

Lynly Curtis is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life changes. Lynly also supports those dealing with parenting strain, grief, anger, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

She focuses on practical strengths and clear steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations are client-led and grounded in real problems people face day to day. Lynly uses a mix of methods to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and manage upsetting memories or reactions.

Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing traumatic memories and Client-Centered ways of listening that keep the client in control. Mindfulness skills and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools appear when they fit the goals.

Sessions include straightforward discussion, skill practice, and planning small steps to try outside of sessions. Faith can be included in sessions when the client prefers it. The focus stays on what the client wants to work on and on building useful skills.

Lynly brings experience from a variety of clinical settings over the past decade. She aims to help people recognize strengths and use them to manage symptoms and move through challenging periods. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Lynly’s approaches fit into online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes what the client wants to talk about and helps set goals that feel realistic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them; it often includes homework and short exercises that translate well to remote sessions. EMDR is used to process distressing memories through guided protocols and may be chosen when trauma symptoms are a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lynly will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend ways to try different methods. Decisions about which approach to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills at home and then report back, while others prefer a longer session for in-depth processing. The therapist will discuss practical details and help select the session rhythm that fits everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Maryland, Virginia, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, plus related issues like grief, anger, ADHD, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, using listening, skills practice, and step-by-step planning to address problems people bring.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional clinical experience working in a range of settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW, and she practices from Maryland.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions from another country?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid?

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

What do I do to start?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.