Lynda Rostar
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience providing therapy to teenagers, young adults, and adults. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients through many different seasons of life, including anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, grief, and major life transitions. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel comfortable being yourself, feel truly heard, and know that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming space where we can work together to better understand what you’re experiencing, recognize your strengths, and explore the changes you want to make. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person’s unique story. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you by offering support, perspective, and tools to help you feel more confident, connected, and empowered. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your goals, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I’ll answer any questions you have about the therapy process, and we’ll begin creating a plan that feels comfortable and tailored to your needs.
Strengths
I bring warmth, authenticity, and a genuine desire to understand each person’s unique story. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, knowing they will be met with compassion, acceptance, and support. I believe therapy is a partnership, and I work alongside my clients to recognize their strengths, navigate challenges, and make changes that feel meaningful and lasting.
Ideal clients
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are navigating life’s challenges and looking for support, understanding, and a way forward. Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make changes on their own. Whether they are working through stress, relationships, self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, or a major life transition, I help clients better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and develop tools to create meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions. Negative thoughts can lead to harmful feelings and behaviors, and changing these thoughts can lead to healthier responses. Typically, a structured, goal-oriented therapy that involves identifying specific problems and developing strategies to address them.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counseling approach designed to enhance motivation for change. It’s particularly effective in addressing ambivalence about behavior change, such as in substance use, health behaviors, or other areas where individuals may feel stuck.
Strength-Based
Strength-based therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on individuals' strengths, resources, and resilience rather than their problems or deficits. It aims to empower clients by helping them recognize and leverage their existing skills and positive attributes to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy helps clients identify their strengths, recognize what is already working, and focus on practical steps toward their goals. This approach is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients explore solutions, build confidence, and create meaningful change without feeling overwhelmed by focusing only on problems.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- North CarolinaLicense C006181