Lynn Vinson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience

About Lynn Vinson

Hi – My name is Lynn Vinson, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 10 years of professional work experience as a licensed therapist. I have been a social worker for over 20 years in other areas such as child protective social worker, hospital social worker, social worker in 2 psychiatric health facilities in 2 states, private practice and most recently as a psychotherapist in a family health clinic. In my spare time I worked as an after hours crisis intervention member of a team specializing in crisis triage.

I provide therapy to mostly adults but I also enjoy helping teenagers. My style is eclectic, utilizing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and positive psychology techniques. I am non judgemental and provide an environment of acceptance and trust. I have faith based values without imposing on others.

SPECIALTIES:
Pre-weight loss surgery consultation and therapy ( I had weight loss surgery myself in 2004)
Anxiety/Depression
Relationship problems
Life transitions and aging issues (I am 73)
Support for caregivers
Grief and Loss
Guilt and Shame
Adults Molested As Children

Experience: 10 plus years as a therapist, 20 plus years as a social worker for children and their parents, worked in 2 psychiatric hospitals.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Thank Your for considering me as your therapist.

Licenses

LCSW

24854

Professional experience

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Really wonderful and experienced therapist that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.”

“Lynn is very patient and an excellent listener. Very professional, respectful and is helping me reach my goals.”

“Clicking to work with Lynn again this year was a slam dunk. Great fit for my current needs.”

“Lynn is amazing, kind and has seen life in diverse ways. Her experience and wisdom helps me look at the positives of life a little more, I definitely recommend her to anyone who feels hopeless in life right now.”

“I’m just getting started with Lynn, but she has been so helpful, kind, and supportive.”

“I have been with Betterhelp for almost 8 months ish. I did not know what I was doing or what to expect as I started therapy late in life (age 59). Lynn listened when needed and offered alternative options when needed. Knowing when to pipe in is key with therapy. This process has been emotional but well worth the gains when you have a therapist that knows what they are doing. Can’t Thank Lynn enough…when I smile and feel centered it is because of the work We did. Thank you!”

“Sessions with Lynn are always wonderful. Her expertise & support has been a huge help to me.”

“Lynne understood my issue and listened to me. We brain stormed solutions. She sent me encouraging notes during the week.”

“Lynn is great, and I really appreciate all of the work she is doing to help me. I highly recommend her.”

“Lynn is kind, caring, professional, and helpful. She truly wants me to succeed. While being grounded and realistic, she is simultaneously encouraging and optimistic with me as her client. I'm grateful to have her as my therapist.”

“Everything has been wonderful so far!”

“Lynn has been very helpful in listening to me and helping me understand my feelings. She’s given me some nice tips for healthy habits to help me heal.”

“Love her!!!!”

“Lynn is a k8nd, compassionate individual who has done many things in her incredible life so she has a plethora of experience to draw from to better offer support. She is easy to talk to and genuinely cares about her clients.”

“Lynn is great!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.