Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Therapist profile

Lynda Wright

LCSW Florida 19 years of experience

Practical support for life transitions

Continue with Lynda

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Lynda Wright
  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Mindful strategies

About Lynda

Lynda Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing big life changes and everyday stress. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to identity and self-esteem. Lynda speaks English and draws on nearly two decades of practice to guide conversations that feel straightforward and respectful.

Her style centers on listening first and building on each person’s strengths. She uses client-centered and solution-focused ways of working so the conversation stays practical. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools are brought in to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different coping steps.

Lynda emphasizes clear goal-setting. Early sessions often focus on what the client wants to change and small, concrete steps toward that goal. She encourages people to name what matters and to test changes between meetings so progress becomes visible over time.

She also draws on narrative and motivational approaches to help people untangle painful stories and find reasons to keep going. Sessions aim to be genuine, respectful, and strength based. Lynda recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard, and she works to make the process as straightforward and useful as possible.

People considering work with her are invited to reflect on their priorities before the first session. That helps shape a plan that fits daily life and the challenges that brought them to therapy.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on each person's strengths; online sessions allow that same supportive conversation where the therapist helps you set goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and behaviors and trying new coping steps between sessions, which works well with homework and short practice tasks assigned during online meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and anxiety, and these can be guided step-by-step in a remote session.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In practical terms, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people meet from wherever their day allows. Remote meetings also make brief check-ins and homework reviews simple to schedule between other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns.

How long has she practiced?

She has 19 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Back to all therapists

Lynda WrightContinue with Lynda