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Lynne Finger, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy
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About Lynne

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on helping people navigate overwhelming stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.

Background and approach

She also supports those coping with life changes, addictions, ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and a range of family and interpersonal problems. With 25 years of clinical experience, she brings steady support when life feels chaotic or motivation is low.

Her practice blends insight-oriented and practical work, drawing on psychodynamic perspectives to explore patterns and meaning while using more structured techniques when clients need concrete tools. Lynne integrates trauma-focused and somatic ideas when addressing the bodily and emotional impacts of past events, and she employs cognitive behavioral strategies to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She aims to be genuine and nonjudgmental, helping people build stronger relationships, process past hurts, and develop self-acceptance. Clients seeking guidance can expect collaborative care that adapts to immediate goals as well as longer-term growth.

Lynne’s background as an LCSW and her extensive years in practice inform a compassionate, experienced approach to helping people reclaim a sense of agency and balance.

Approaches that guide online work

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is practical and often used to address anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on understanding recurring patterns, emotional meanings, and the influence of past experiences on present life, which can be useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and long-standing emotional struggles.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, and she adapts methods over time so that treatment aligns with the client's needs and progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and varied circumstances. These formats allow consistent access to licensed professionals and create options for people who prefer different communication styles or who need appointments outside traditional office visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, and many family or interpersonal problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and adaptable, combining insight-oriented psychodynamic work with structured methods to meet immediate goals and longer-term growth.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults across a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NC LCSW C002591 - and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on therapist availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Lynne can help with

Lynne Finger works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Lynne works with adults of all ages.

Lynne works with clients who exhibit serious mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma issues.

Lynne works with clients going through such issues as divorce, grief and loss, retirement adjustment, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How Lynne approaches therapy

Lynne's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lynne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina.

Lynne has been a member of the NASW.