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Lynn Anne Palmer, LICSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationNew Hampshire
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Lynn

Lynn Anne Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in New Hampshire with four decades of professional experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with the conviction that clients are experts on their own lives, building on individual strengths to address patterns that cause distress and to foster greater confidence and motivation.

Her practice draws on well-established modalities to tailor support to each person's needs, helping with issues such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related difficulties. Lynn emphasizes collaboration and steady support, encouraging the practical steps and inner shifts that lead toward a more satisfying and resilient life.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Lynn provides calm guidance through that first step and beyond. Her long experience in clinical work informs a patient, respectful approach that centers the client's priorities while offering evidence-informed tools and perspectives to promote growth and coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Internal Family Systems helps people recognize and relate to different parts of themselves, offering a compassionate way to explore internal conflicts and heal from trauma or entrenched patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present-day connections and can be useful for improving communication and building stable bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and strengths, creating a respectful environment that supports self-directed growth and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person’s history, goals, and preferences and then suggest therapies or a blend of methods that best fit their situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure that work proceeds at a comfortable pace and aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or when in-person visits are impractical. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, practical tools, and consistent follow-up while accommodating different schedules and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynn commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression, along with a range of related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain, codependency, and substance concerns.
Which therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
The practice integrates approaches like Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match methods to the client’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Lynn brings 40 years of professional work experience to her practice, which informs a steady, experienced approach to assessment and treatment planning.
Where is Lynn licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed independent clinical social worker with the New Hampshire license number NH LICSW 1368 and practices in New Hampshire.
Can non-English speakers work with this therapist?
Sessions are provided in English; other language services are not listed.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and therapist availability.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English