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Lynne Finger

Lynne Finger, LCSW

North Carolina

LCSW focusing on family patterns and mood concerns

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  • Family of origin issues
  • Trauma informed approaches
  • CBT and psychodynamic

About Lynne

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and issues connected to family of origin. She also addresses intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and other life changes.

Lynne describes a straightforward style that mixes insight work with practical strategies. She often looks at how patterns that started in childhood still affect current choices and relationships. Sessions balance exploring the past with setting short-term goals to reduce distress and increase daily functioning.

Her training includes psychodynamic approaches alongside cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused techniques. She also uses somatic ideas when the body’s responses matter to what a person is facing. In practice this means talking through history, identifying unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and trying small experiments between sessions.

People typically work on clearer boundaries, improved communication, and ways to manage anxiety or mood symptoms. Lynne also helps people navigate big transitions such as divorce, retirement, or loss. She names concrete steps and tests what helps most in a person’s ordinary life.

She practices from North Carolina and works with adult clients in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Some of her methods focus on thoughts and behavior, such as cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and action and uses short exercises to test new ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. Psychodynamic work pays attention to the roots of repeated patterns that come from early family relationships and uses discussion to increase awareness and change long-standing habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether more structured CBT techniques, psychodynamic reflection, or trauma-focused interventions fit best. The style can shift as goals or needs change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. The therapist and client will discuss which format and pacing fit the client's goals and daily life.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and family of origin concerns among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style blends insight-oriented psychodynamic work with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods to address immediate problems and longer term patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adult clients on mood disorders, trauma-related issues, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact fees during the matching process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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