Lynly Curtis, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Maryland therapist focused on strengths and healing
- Strengths-based focus
- Integrates faith if requested
- Warm and understanding style
About Lynly Curtis
Lynly Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker based in Maryland with more than a decade of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. She blends a strengths-focused perspective with practical interventions to help individuals identify and build on personal resources, creating a treatment plan tailored to each person's needs and goals. Lynly's approach is warm and understanding, and she offers a space where clients can explore difficult feelings and life transitions without fear of judgment.
She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials - MD indicating a medical degree, and LCSW-C and LICSW representing clinical social work licenses - and draws on a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Client-Centered techniques. Lynly emphasizes collaboration, working together with clients to decide how interventions and, when desired, elements of faith can be incorporated into care.
Whether addressing parenting and family dynamics, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, or coping with major life changes, she aims to empower clients to use their strengths, build effective coping skills, and move toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials - MD indicating a medical degree, and LCSW-C and LICSW representing clinical social work licenses - and draws on a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Client-Centered techniques. Lynly emphasizes collaboration, working together with clients to decide how interventions and, when desired, elements of faith can be incorporated into care.
Whether addressing parenting and family dynamics, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, or coping with major life changes, she aims to empower clients to use their strengths, build effective coping skills, and move toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lynly Curtis have?
Lynly Curtis has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Lynly Curtis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the following credentials: MD, LCSW-C, LICSW. License details: MD LCSW-C 22244, WA LICSW LW61625070.
In which languages does Lynly Curtis provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lynly Curtis located?
She is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Lynly Curtis as my therapist?
You can work with Lynly Curtis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lynly Curtis work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lynly Curtis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Lynly Curtis uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to meet each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the client's goals guide the work and the therapist supports growth by reflecting strengths and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact, often used when past events continue to affect present life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lynly works with clients to assess their concerns, preferences, and goals and then tailors interventions to fit the individual rather than applying a single method to everyone. This shared decision-making helps ensure the treatment feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy with Lynly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain therapy during major life transitions or when in-person meetings are not practical.