Dr. Lynn Grattan, Psychologist

Dr. Lynn Grattan is a psychologist with 35 years of experience in Maryland. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also addresses concerns such as caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and adjustment after illness or injury.

She begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations often include problem solving, building coping skills, and strengthening everyday routines that support mood and motivation.

Dr. Grattan commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and existential-phenomenological approaches. That combination lets her address thoughts and behaviors while attending to a person’s values and life story. She also draws on coping-focused methods when people face loss, illness, or big transitions.

The work is collaborative. Clients bring their knowledge about their lives and Dr. Grattan brings clinical perspective to help sort options. Together they build strategies that fit daily life and long-term goals.

Her background includes decades of clinical and neuropsychological practice in Maryland. People seeking help with mood, adjustment, cognitive concerns, or the stresses of caregiving may find this approach practical and grounded.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Dr. Grattan frequently uses cognitive-behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT methods help with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related routines, and building concrete coping plans. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, reflection, and validating a person’s experience to help clarify goals and values.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. She works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals evolve and progress is reviewed.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also support shorter check-ins that focus on skill practice, or longer sessions for deeper processing, depending on what the client and therapist agree will be most helpful.