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Lynn Fitzgerald, LMFT

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
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About Lynn

Lynn Fitzgerald is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of clinical experience based in Rhode Island.

Background and approach

She has built a practice addressing a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress and anxiety, and ADHD. Her work also covers topics like codependency, communication problems, infidelity, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, sexuality, and women’s issues.

Her manner is warm and interactive, grounded in client-centered principles that honor each person’s perspective and pace. She draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify practical steps toward their goals.

Lynn tailors treatment plans to suit individual circumstances and partners with clients on realistic, achievable objectives. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, adapting formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their own point of view and creating a therapeutic relationship that respects the client’s expertise about their life; it helps when someone wants a collaborative, empathetic space to explore personal and relational concerns. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation for change by listening, reflecting, and guiding toward personally meaningful goals; it can be especially useful for issues like addiction or making lifestyle shifts. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and leveraging a person’s existing strengths to create forward movement on specific problems.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods over time so that sessions remain relevant and effective for each individual’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions that fit a busy life, and engage in therapy from locations that are most convenient for the client. Licensed professionals can use these tools to tailor session length and style so therapy fits real-world routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Lynn works with a broad set of issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress and anxiety, and ADHD. Her practice also includes topics like codependency, infidelity, and sexuality.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, interactive approach that centers the client’s perspective and combines client-centered listening with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients move toward their goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 23 years of experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist, supporting individuals and couples through relationship, addiction, and family-related challenges.
Where is the therapist located and what are credential details?
The therapist practices in Rhode Island and holds the credential RI LMFT MFT00190 as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to accommodate people living in other countries.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect based on client preference and circumstance.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and scheduling options.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English

What Lynn can help with

Lynn Fitzgerald works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues.

Lynn works with individuals and couples.

Lynn works with many folks facing addiction and recovery issues.

How Lynn approaches therapy

Lynn's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lynn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Rhode Island.