Lyn Cassin , LCSW

Lyn Cassin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who has worked in the mental health field since 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Youngstown State University in 2006 and completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2012, after which she began practicing as a therapist. The LCSW credential indicates that she is a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide clinical mental health services.

Lyn has extensive experience working with adults facing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loss, abuse, addiction, and trauma. Her clinical work integrates multiple evidence-based and strengths-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and other strength-focused techniques. She draws on these approaches to address a wide range of concerns such as stress, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes.

Committed to supporting people through difficult life moments, Lyn aims to offer a non-judgmental space where clients can talk and be heard. Her practice emphasizes collaborative work to identify goals and select therapeutic strategies that fit each person’s needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lyn Cassin draws on several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-regulation difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to improve connection and address intimacy or family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lyn collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as needed so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of treatment when meeting in person is difficult. For many people, remote sessions provide consistent, accessible support tailored to individual needs.