New to Grow
My name is Lynne Gotjen. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a doctoral degree in psychology. I work with people of all ages and walks of life, guiding them through life’s challenges with curiosity, compassion, and practical support. My focus is on helping clients understand themselves more deeply, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives—so they can move forward with confidence and purpose. I blend compassion with practical, evidence-based methods, creating a space that feels both supportive and purposeful. I integrate approaches such as Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in order to help clients understand their experiences, challenge unhelpful patterns of behavior, regulate emotions, increase distress tolerance, and progress toward meaningful change. I am committed to ethical, person focused care and to building therapeutic relationships that feel both safe and empowering.
I look forward to meeting with you for your first session. Please plan to join from a private, quiet space where you feel comfortable speaking openly. We will spend the first session reviewing confidentiality, discussing what brings you to therapy, and identifying your goals. There is also time to ask any questions that you might have about the process. If you experience any technical difficulties, please try reconnecting using the same link. If problems continue, you can message me and we will make sure that we are able to connect. I look forward to working together.
I approach psychotherapy the way a gardener tends to a living landscape, with patience, attentiveness, and respect for each person’s natural direction of growth. I believe healing is cultivated through connection, safety, and meaningful dialogue. I guide clients on a journey of understanding—helping them uncover how past experiences have shaped their present beliefs—while also equipping them with practical skills for emotional regulation and decision-making. This balance between reflection and action transforms insight into empowerment, allowing clients to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of agency over their lives.
I am best positioned to serve people of all ages who are seeking thoughtful, collaborative support as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges. I work well with clients who are curious about understanding their patterns, open to self-reflection, and motivated to build practical skills for emotional regulation and resilience. Many individuals I support want to clarify their values, strengthen self-confidence, improve communication, and move through uncertainty with greater intention. I am particularly attuned to those who appreciate a compassionate, strengths-focused approach and who want therapy to be both supportive and growth-oriented, helping them create meaningful and purposeful change across different stages of life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a collaborative, goal-focused approach to help individuals recognize the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together we identify unhelpful patterns of thinking, develop more balanced perspectives, and practice practical skills that support emotional regulation and resilience. My therapeutic style is compassionate and tailored to address individual client needs; encouraging clients to apply strategies which align with personal choices and develop skills that are consistent with individual values.
Adlerian
In my practice, I use the Adlerian approach developed by Alfred Adler to help clients understand how early experiences, family roles, and beliefs shape their current patterns. I focus on encouragement, strengths, and collaboration, guiding individuals to uncover their “private logic,” challenge limiting assumptions, and try new ways of relating. This work supports clients in building self-awareness, strengthening their sense of belonging, and moving toward purposeful, connected lives.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
In my practice, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy developed by Patricia Resick to help clients examine how experiences influence thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. I guide individuals in identifying “stuck points,” challenging unhelpful thinking patterns, and developing more balanced perspectives. Through structured reflection and collaborative exploration, this approach supports clients in reducing distress, increasing emotional regulation, and building a more flexible, empowering view of themselves and their experiences
Compassion Focused
My compassionate approach centers on creating a steady, respectful space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard. I listen with curiosity and warmth, meeting individuals where they are while honoring their pace and lived experience. I approach difficult emotions with calm presence, helping clients explore fear, grief, and uncertainty without judgment. By balancing empathy with gentle guidance, I support clients in recognizing their strengths, deepening self-understanding, and moving forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my practice, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy developed by Steven C. Hayes to help clients build psychological flexibility. I support individuals in accepting difficult thoughts and emotions, clarifying personal values, and taking meaningful action aligned with those values. This approach helps clients move forward with greater presence, resilience, and purpose, even in the face of ongoing challenges.