Lynne Finger , LCSW

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist practicing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work with adults. She understands how fear, uncertainty, exhaustion, and feeling stuck can make even small steps feel impossible, and she offers steady, practical support when life feels overwhelming. Many people seek her help for symptoms such as loneliness, sadness, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression, or for difficulties related to relationships and major life transitions.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a focus on adult mental health and psychopathology, and she is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW (NC LCSW C002591). Lynne is also an active member of professional organizations and holds certification in equine-assisted psychotherapy, reflecting a range of clinical interests and training.

Lynne’s style is collaborative and adaptable. While her primary orientation is psychodynamic and insight oriented, she is comfortable using more structured approaches to address immediate goals. She has substantial experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors such as divorce, grief, retirement adjustment, and relationship struggles. Known for being down to earth and nonjudgmental, she aims to help clients build healthier relationships, process past hurts, strengthen self-acceptance, and increase confidence. Lynne supports clients in exploring change at a pace that fits their needs and readiness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lynne integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a range of concerns. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness and exploring patterns that developed from past experiences - it can help with long-standing relationship issues, recurring emotional patterns, and deeper personal meaning. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, helping clients build stability and learn tools for managing distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often useful for anxiety, mood symptoms, and goal-focused work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lynne collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so that therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Lynne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and access support from home or work while working with a licensed professional.