Lynne Finger, LCSW

North Carolina · 25 years in practice

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related issues.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C002591 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1831126614 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Lynne

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related issues. She works with adults dealing with life changes, self-esteem problems, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Based in North Carolina, she aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward.

Lynne keeps sessions practical and down to earth. She uses a mix of approaches to meet immediate needs and long-term goals.

Background and approach

That can mean focused strategies to reduce symptoms one week, and deeper conversations about meaning and past experiences another week. She avoids judgment and works at a pace that fits each person. Over 25 years in practice informs her work with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.

She listens for what feels overwhelming and helps break big problems into smaller steps. She also supports people coping with grief, divorce, retirement, chronic illness, and family-of-origin struggles. Sessions focus on clear goals people can use between meetings.

Lynne helps people build stronger relationships, repair hurts from the past, and grow self-acceptance. She encourages practical changes as well as insight about recurring patterns. If someone is unsure how to begin, Lynne guides the first steps and creates a plan together.

Her style is steady, real, and compassionate, aimed at helping people find breathing room and make the next change that matters.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lynne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues

Approaches Lynne names

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Online support

Approach to therapy and how online sessions work

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and experiences shape current feelings and behavior. It helps people understand recurring patterns and where old hurts still influence daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions, and it offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful habits. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their hold on daily functioning and emotional reactions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggests methods that fit. Plans can change over time as needs shift, and sessions often blend techniques to address both immediate problems and deeper issues.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face to face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when a video connection is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and ADHD concerns, and related challenges such as grief, divorce, and family of origin issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and down to earth. She mixes insight-oriented work with practical steps to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.

What experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 25 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply to this profile?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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