Lynn Gordon

Compassionate, skill-based support for real-life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lynn

Lynn Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who uses a client-centered framework to support people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines practical techniques with compassionate listening, adapting methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to match each person’s needs. With seven years of professional experience, Lynn draws on work treating substance use and co-occurring conditions alongside broader mental health concerns to shape focused, goal-oriented sessions.

Her practice addresses a wide range of challenges including relationship and family difficulties, grief, career stress, self-esteem and identity concerns, and chronic illness or caregiver strain. Lynn also works with issues like codependency, social anxiety, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation, offering strategies to manage mood symptoms and build healthier coping patterns.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify actionable steps and develop skills that carry into daily life. Sessions are available through multiple online formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Lynn welcomes international clients and offers services in English while tailoring interventions to each individual’s situation and objectives.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore feelings and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear, structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often helping when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily functioning.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, preferences, and goals. Together they may try different strategies, monitor what is working, and adjust the plan over time to support steady progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver skill-building, feedback, and ongoing collaboration tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, career challenges, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and co-morbidity.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, integrating practical techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to tailor interventions to each person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with addiction and mental health challenges across individual and group settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida; her license is listed as FL LCSW SW17895.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English