- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive-behavioral methods
- Grief and life changes
About Lynn
Dr. Lynn Grattan is a Psychologist with 35 years of experience practicing in Maryland. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-confidence, coping difficulties, ADHD, depression, and grief. Sessions address practical problems that make daily life harder, such as adjusting after loss, managing life changes, or coping with the effects of brain injury.
Her work uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques. Conversations focus on clear goals and skills people can try between sessions. She often combines cognitive-behavioral methods with problem solving and client-centered listening to help people notice patterns and experiment with new responses.
Dr. Grattan also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and body image concerns. She has experience with issues tied to cancer, first responder stress, and intellectual disability. Her background in neuropsychology informs how she addresses cognitive changes and post-concussion symptoms.
In sessions she helps people break large problems into manageable steps. That can mean building coping strategies, strengthening decision-making, or practicing ways to handle social pressure. She explains techniques plainly and checks in about what is or is not working.
People who prefer direct, skills-focused work will find clear options here. To begin, she asks people to identify a few practical goals and then to try out techniques between appointments so progress can be reviewed and adjusted.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
Dr. Grattan commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This method offers concrete strategies for anxiety, low motivation, and mood changes. She also uses problem solving therapy to break problems into steps and build clear action plans for daily challenges.Alongside those methods she brings a client-centered stance, listening to what each person values and adjusting work to fit their goals. Finding the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process; she discusses options with clients and adapts techniques to their needs and preferences as therapy proceeds.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. The specifics of session formats should be confirmed before booking, since the biography does not list exact online options. Ask about which session types are available and how scheduling works so sessions can be arranged to suit practical needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-confidence, coping with life changes, ADHD, depression, and grief, plus related issues like caregiver stress and cognitive concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear goals and techniques such as cognitive-behavioral work, problem solving, and client-centered listening.
How long has she practiced?
She has 35 years of professional experience in psychology and neuropsychology in Maryland.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the supported region.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.