Lynnette Thomas , LCSW

Lynnette Thomas brings 37 years of clinical experience and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago to her therapeutic work. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a credential that reflects advanced clinical training and state licensure. Throughout her career she has engaged individuals, couples, and families across a range of settings, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal and family conflict, and parent-child relationships.

She also supports clients in building self-esteem, strengthening coping skills, adjusting to major life changes, and enhancing problem-solving and decision-making. Lynnette employs Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as primary tools, encouraging active client participation in setting goals and tracking progress. She pays attention to the whole person - including physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions - and invites clients to bring any issue they wish to explore into the therapeutic space.

Lynnette offers daytime, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate varied schedules, and she looks forward to partnering with individuals, couples, and families seeking practical strategies and deeper growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lynnette frequently uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related concerns.

She also integrates Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative method that supports clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and enhancing motivation. This approach can be especially useful for issues like addictions, health behavior change, and other situations where readiness to change varies.

Additionally, Lynnette draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which clients lead the goals and pace of work. Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process - Lynnette works collaboratively with each person to select approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain momentum between sessions, and access care from varied locations, while working with therapists who tailor strategies to each individual’s life.