Lynn Tijssen , LCPC

Lynn Tijssen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 21 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. As an LCPC she is qualified to assess and treat mental health concerns and to provide goal-focused counseling to adults and families.

Lynn works in an interactive, respectful, and compassionate manner, avoiding stigmatizing labels that can get in the way of progress. Her practice honors each person as an individual and emphasizes clients' capacity to make reasoned choices and develop their strengths. Treatment is tailored to the needs and circumstances of each client, with attention to issues such as self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her clinical approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, along with existential perspectives and motivational interviewing to support motivation and lasting change. Lynn aims to create a collaborative relationship in which clients explore meaning, build coping skills, and move toward greater peace, contentment, and purpose in life. She welcomes clients who are seeking thoughtful, strengths-based care for complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Lynn Tijssen uses a blend of established approaches to address emotional and behavioral concerns in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client drives the pace and goals of treatment; it is especially helpful for exploring identity, relationships, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it well suited for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with trauma and chronic worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported in planning their care.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer practical benefits in flexibility and access. Lynn provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and communication styles, making it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and life demands.