Lynly Curtis , MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Lynly Curtis holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials and brings more than ten years of professional experience to her work in Maryland. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and major life transitions, using a strengths-based lens to help clients recognize and build on what is already working in their lives.

Her style is warm and empathetic, offering a respectful space where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. She is prepared to incorporate a client's faith into sessions to the degree the client prefers, and she emphasizes compassion and empathy in every interaction. Lynly draws on a blend of therapeutic tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered techniques, and elements of internal family systems, tailoring methods to each person’s needs.

Treatment planning with Lynly is collaborative and individualized, focused on clear goals and practical steps for change. Seeking support is an important step, and her practice is oriented toward helping individuals move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Lynly Curtis integrates several evidence-informed methods when working online, starting with client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and creating a supportive space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach helps people explore values, strengthen self-awareness, and make changes at their own pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT is often useful for setting concrete goals and building coping strategies that translate well to remote sessions.

For clients who have experienced trauma, Lynly incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) techniques when appropriate, offering a structured way to process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Licensed professionals and therapists work collaboratively with clients to determine whether EMDR or other approaches are the best fit.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lynly works together with each client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and comfort. Online therapy with her—via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging—offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care, making it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life while maintaining continuity in treatment.