Lynne Klaus, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Compassionate practical therapy for daily struggles
Details
| Name | Lynne Klaus |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW, LISW |
| Based in | South Carolina |
| Licensed in | South Carolina, Colorado, Utah |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Lynne
Lynne Klaus is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and major life changes. Lynne uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help people feel steadier day to day.
Her background spans many clinical settings where she supported people facing grief, substance use concerns, and feelings of disconnection. She aims to build a respectful partnership so clients can explore who they are and who they want to become.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and grounded in the client’s real-life challenges. Lynne draws on Narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories and separate problems from identity. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and make choices that align with their values.
Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide her work when relationship patterns affect mood or coping. Client-centered principles shape the pace and focus, with the client setting the agenda.
Lynne offers a calm, direct presence while encouraging practical steps between sessions. She has experience with a wide range of concerns connected to identity and relationships, including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, body image, and blended family challenges. Lynne practices in South Carolina and works with English-speaking clients, including international clients.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Lynne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lynne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lynne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lynne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Many of Lynne's methods adapt well to remote sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people tell their story differently by separating the problem from the person, which can reduce shame and open doors to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking actions tied to personal values; it often helps when anxiety, avoidance, or low mood interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lynne will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on how a client responds, so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth or less visual focus is helpful. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, processing between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and how people prefer to communicate, while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-directed, blending Narrative ideas with ACT and cognitive approaches to create practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Lynne has 25 years of experience working in mental health settings with people facing grief, substance use issues, and emotional distress.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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