Lynn Hedlund

Lynn Hedlund is a licensed mental health counselor with 33 years of clinical experience in Washington. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the upheaval that comes with life changes. Lynn also supports those facing communication problems, relationship strain, and issues tied to divorce and separation.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first, and then offers practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Clients can expect gentle challenge alongside steady support.

Lynn uses tools drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She blends these approaches to suit each person's goals, whether that means addressing panic attacks, managing ADHD symptoms, or working through guilt and shame. Sessions often include skill practice, perspective-shifting, and values-based planning.

Over her career she has worked with many concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes building self-understanding, improving communication, and restoring motivation. Outcomes are framed around steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who choose Lynn can expect a steady, patient guide through difficult decisions and transitions. She helps clients name what matters, set realistic steps, and move forward with more clarity and self-acceptance.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for navigating big life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience; the therapist listens with empathy and follows the client's pace to build clarity and self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce panic, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lynn will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single path.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera when needed, or schedule a session during a work break. Talk with the therapist when you sign up to learn which session arrangements she currently offers and which will best match your needs.