Lynn Tijssen, LCPC
Licensed in Maine · 21 years in practice
Lynn Tijssen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, and grief.
License and registration
- LCPC, Maine
- CC2256 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1073841748 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
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About Lynn
Lynn Tijssen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, and grief. She also supports concerns such as self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, and career transitions. Lynn's tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at people who need practical help now.
Lynn brings 21 years of experience to sessions and bases her work on listening first. She uses a collaborative, interactive style that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person's strengths.
Background and approach
Clients can expect a respectful space to talk through problems and try new ways of coping. Her methods combine client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She also draws on existential ideas to help people explore life purpose and meaning.
Practical strategies and short-term goals are mixed with deeper reflection when that fits the client's needs. Lynn works with issues ranging from substance use and codependency to panic, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing aging and end-of-life questions, hospice-related concerns, and seasonal mood changes.
Her aim is to help clients gain skills they can use between sessions. Sessions may include motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change and solution-focused work to build quick wins. Lynn adjusts pace and techniques to fit each person's goals, availability, and comfort with different tools.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lynn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Lynn names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship, helping people feel heard and understood while they set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems. Mindfulness-based techniques train simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lynn will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying different tools and adjusting course when something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let therapists use visual cues and maintain a more personal connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Lynn help with?
Lynn supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe Lynn's therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive, respectful, and compassionate. She listens first, avoids stigmatizing labels, and works collaboratively to set practical goals and tools for daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Lynn has 21 years of clinical experience. She combines several approaches to tailor care to each person's needs and goals.
Where is Lynn licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Maine and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Lynn does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lynn?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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