Lynne Finger , LCSW

Lynne Finger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist practicing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With 25 years of clinical experience working with adults across the lifespan, she helps people navigate overwhelming feelings such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and loneliness, and supports those facing difficult life transitions including divorce, retirement, and losses.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a specialization in Adult Mental Health and Psychopathology. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License #C002591), is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychotherapy Association, and holds certification in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Lynne blends a primarily psychodynamic, insight-oriented stance with structured, goal-focused interventions when immediate problems require targeted strategies. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy challenges, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with chronic illness or pain.

Known for a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental manner, she works collaboratively with people to explore past hurts, strengthen relationships, build self-acceptance, and develop practical coping skills. Lynne aims to help each person find renewed motivation and clearer direction so they can move forward with greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Lynne Finger draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy, and incorporates trauma-focused methods when needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress - it is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships - it can help with persistent interpersonal issues, self-esteem, and making sense of long-standing emotional patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and gently processing traumatic experiences to reduce their ongoing impact on mood and functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Lynne works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the therapeutic plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls approximate in-person sessions, phone sessions can be a convenient alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging provide ongoing support between meetings. These options help make therapy more accessible for people balancing work, family, mobility constraints, or geographic distance while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with their therapist.