Lyn Cassin , LCSW

Lyn Cassin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Youngstown State University in 2006 and completed a Master of Social Work in 2012, and she has worked in the mental health field since 2006. As an LCSW Lyn holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide therapeutic services to adults.

Lyn became a therapist to support people facing the everyday challenges of life and to offer practical, compassionate care for those coping with distress. Her experience includes working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss, histories of abuse, addiction concerns, and trauma. She draws on a range of therapeutic traditions in her work, combining Cognitive Behavioral strategies, psychodynamic perspectives, trauma-informed practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Motivational Interviewing, and strength-focused methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Lyn approaches therapy with a nonjudgmental stance and a commitment to creating a respectful space for people to be heard. Her goal is to collaborate with individuals to identify workable strategies for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions, helping clients build on their existing strengths as they pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Lyn Cassin integrates practical, skills-based methods with a person-focused approach to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for strong emotional reactions and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual’s experience, offering empathy and collaboration so that personal goals and values guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lyn works collaboratively with each person to explore treatment options and determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions allow licensed professionals like Lyn to offer flexible care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Remote options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access consistent support from a distance while using the approaches that best suit the individual.