Dr. Lynn Grattan , MD

Dr. Lynn Grattan is a doctoral-level psychologist with 35 years of professional experience in psychology and neuropsychology in Maryland. She holds an MD, a medical degree that complements her doctoral-level training, and brings long-standing clinical expertise to the assessment and treatment of cognitive and emotional concerns. Dr. Grattan works with adults facing stress and anxiety, depression, low motivation and self-esteem issues, difficulties coping with life changes, grief, and challenges related to ADHD. She also treats cognitive disorders, traumatic brain injury, post-concussion symptoms, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and related coping difficulties.

Her approach is individualized, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs. Typical methods include cognitive-behavioral strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills, client-centered practices that emphasize the client’s own goals and strengths, and problem-solving and coping-focused interventions to address day-to-day challenges. Dr. Grattan views people as the experts of their own stories and collaborates to strengthen coping skills, resilience, and goal-directed functioning. Her work supports improvements in emotional regulation, adaptive decision-making, and adjustment to life transitions and health-related concerns.

Dr. Grattan’s background in neuropsychology informs her clinical perspective when cognitive issues or brain injury are part of a client’s concerns, allowing for integrated care that considers both emotional and cognitive functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Lynn Grattan commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. These methods focus on actionable strategies that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also employs client-centered approaches that prioritize the client’s own goals and strengths, offering empathic support and collaborative exploration to build self-esteem and motivation. Problem-solving and coping-focused interventions are used to address life changes, caregiver stress, and adjustment after loss or health challenges, teaching step-by-step strategies for tackling specific difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Dr. Grattan works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try approaches that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques over time so treatment stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide greater flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These modalities allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across different formats, making it easier to maintain regular sessions while balancing work, caregiving, and life responsibilities.