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Lynley Walter

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Lynley, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and stress.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, practical, and centered around you as a whole person. I provide easy-to-understand coping strategies while creating a space where you can feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I believe therapy should move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, allowing us to build trust and make meaningful progress together.

What you can expect from me

During our first few sessions, we will focus on cultivating a strong therapeutic rapport and thoughtfully exploring the obstacles that may be getting in the way of living the life you desire. Rather than focusing primarily on diagnosis, I focus on understanding you—your experiences, your goals, and the strengths you already possess.

I believe that each person has the capacity for growth and the ability to access the tools necessary for psychological freedom. My role is to help you uncover and strengthen those resources so that, together, we can jumpstart your path toward greater happiness, health, meaning, prosperity, and peace.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Strength-Based, Seeking Safety, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English