Lynn Tijssen , LCPC

Lynn Tijssen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues related to self-esteem, intimacy, sleep, and parenting. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including ADHD, compassion fatigue, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic style is interactive, respectful, and compassionate, avoiding stigmatizing labels that can get in the way of progress. Lynn blends client-centered principles with mindfulness-informed cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing to support clients in making thoughtful choices and building on their strengths. Treatment is tailored to each person’s situation, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies alongside deeper exploration of meaning and values.

She encourages those who are ready to seek greater peace, purpose, and resilience to take the first step toward change. Lynn approaches each person with empathy and a commitment to helping them develop clearer direction and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapist's genuine, nonjudgmental presence and prioritizes the client’s own goals and values; it helps people build self-understanding and confidence to make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, skills-based strategies, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Existential therapy explores questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility, supporting people facing life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Lynn collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps clients feel involved and respected in their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many of the same therapeutic tools and interpersonal support that are effective in traditional settings.