Lynn Craig, LMSW, LICSW - Therapist in Minnesota

About Lynn

Lynn Craig is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical support for parents and families. She brings calm, direct guidance for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, grief, or life transitions. Lynn speaks plain language and works with each person to set realistic goals and try steps that can help now.

She has 32 years of experience in schools, healthcare, residential settings, and mental health clinics. That mix of settings means she has seen many common family challenges and worked with children, teens, adults, and their parents.

Background and approach

Lynn uses that background to offer straightforward strategies that families can use at home. Lynn adapts her approach to the needs and strengths of each family. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach concrete skills for managing mood and behavior.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness in sessions when those fit the goals. Her style is strengths-based and practical. She helps clients notice what already works and build on it.

Sessions include skill practice, problem-solving, and honest conversations about what to try next. Lynn holds LMSW (licensed master social worker) and LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) credentials in Minnesota. She works with issues like parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment, ADHD, trauma, eating and body image issues, relationship and family problems, and other life challenges.

She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches that translate well to online family work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them decide actions. It focuses on what matters most and on taking small, values-based steps that fit family life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches specific tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors, such as routines, skill practice, and coping strategies that parents and children can try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own goals and choices so the therapist follows the family's priorities and pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lynn will listen to your concerns, try out methods that fit your goals, and adjust techniques when needed. Together you can identify what feels helpful for your family and shift course as progress is seen.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when screen time is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins or skill coaching between sessions. These options increase flexibility so families can access consistent help while balancing daily responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lynn address?

Lynn works with a wide range of problems including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, eating and body image issues, and family relationship problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She practices in a strengths-based, client-centered way and uses clear skill teaching. Therapy is collaborative and focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 32 years of professional experience working in schools, healthcare, residential settings, and mental health clinics.

What credentials and location are listed for Lynn?

She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials. Her license numbers are MI LMSW 6801115287 and MN LICSW 15014, and she practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lynn?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 32 years
Licensed: Minnesota, Michigan
Languages: English

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