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Dr. Lynn Grattan

Dr. Lynn Grattan

Psychologist

Maryland

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In their wordsExperienced Maryland psychologist focused on coping

Key details

Credentials
Psychologist
License
Psychologist, Maryland / 02718
NPI
1962595702
Experience
35 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • 35 years experience
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values personal meaning

About Lynn

Dr. Lynn Grattan is a psychologist in Maryland with 35 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low motivation, ADHD, depression, and grief. She also supports people facing changes in life and concerns like self-esteem and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Her work begins by listening to each person's story and identifying what matters most right now. Sessions aim to build practical skills for everyday life. That can mean learning ways to manage worry, improving problem solving, or finding steadier routines after big changes.

She uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-behavioral methods are often part of sessions to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered and existential approaches are also used to focus on personal meaning and values.

Dr. Grattan adapts methods to fit each person’s goals. Therapy may focus on coping strategies, problem solving, or strengthening confidence. The pace and direction depend on what the individual wants to accomplish.

Her background includes psychology and neuropsychology work across clinical settings in Maryland. That experience guides her attention to thinking, memory, and how stress affects daily functioning. People who choose her can expect clear communication and a collaborative approach to meeting goals.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Dr. Grattan frequently uses cognitive-behavioral ideas that help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. These techniques teach practical tools for managing worry, depression, and impulsivity, and they work well when applied to everyday problems.

She also draws on client-centered and existential approaches that focus on personal values and meaning. These methods involve open conversation, reflecting what matters to a person, and helping them find direction when life feels uncertain or empty.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than applying a single model to everyone.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and coping strategies so they fit into daily routines and real-life situations.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist support?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low motivation, self-esteem, ADHD, depression, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

The approach is tailored and collaborative, often combining cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, existential, coping, and problem solving methods based on the person's needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has 35 years of professional experience in psychology and neuropsychology in Maryland.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She is a psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices there.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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