- Guilt and shame
- Cognitive-behavioral methods
- Grief and life changes
About Lynn
Dr. Lynn Grattan is a Psychologist in Maryland with 35 years of professional experience in psychology and neuropsychology. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-confidence, coping with life changes, grief, ADHD, depression, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
She uses short, direct conversations to figure out what is most helpful. Sessions often focus on practical problem solving and coping skills. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are commonly part of her work, along with approaches that center the client's experience and help clarify meaning.
Dr. Grattan also attends to thinking and memory issues when they affect daily life. She has worked with cognitive disorders, traumatic brain injury, and post-concussion symptoms, and brings that perspective when problems with attention, memory, or organization interfere with functioning.
Her practice includes support for people facing major life shifts such as divorce, caregiving strain, illness, or aging-related concerns. She addresses emotional reactions that follow loss, traumatic events, or prolonged stress, and she helps people name and work through feelings like guilt and shame when they come up.
In sessions she listens for what the client already knows about their situation. From there she helps build step-by-step coping plans, problem-solving strategies, and realistic next steps. She asks clients to try approaches between meetings and reviews what works and what needs adjustment.
People who prefer straightforward, experience-based work may find this style helpful when practical changes and clearer thinking are the goal.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Dr. Grattan commonly uses cognitive-behavioral approaches, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking patterns.She also draws on client-centered and existential phenomenological approaches. These methods prioritize the client's perspective and personal meaning, helping people clarify values, make sense of life changes, and address feelings like shame in everyday terms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques to try, adjusts methods based on what helps, and reviews practical exercises between sessions. The choice of methods reflects the client's goals, needs, and preferences rather than a fixed program.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find that meeting remotely can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can pick the option that best fits your routine.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-confidence, grief, ADHD, depression, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to name feelings, examine unhelpful thoughts, and build coping steps that fit day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience in psychology and neuropsychology in Maryland.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices with that professional designation in that state.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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