Lynn Craig, LICSW, LMSW
About me
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and their families in a wide range of settings. I have worked in healthcare, schools, residential settings, and social service organizations. You could say I have "been there and done that". It has been my honor to partner with many people over the years to help them make positive changes in their lives. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals and that we all have times in our lives when we need to join with others to make course corrections, learn new skills, and work toward a better quality of life.
I tailor my integrative therapy based on the unique strengths and needs of each client. I do have a strong foundation in humanistic and client centered theory, meaning I believe that the client guides the direction of therapy and that you are the expert in you. I come from a strengths based perspective and I believe in building upon the positives to learn new skills, strategies and increase insight. I use techniques from a wide variety of therapies including cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic, and person centered with the ultimate goal of finding what works for each individual. I believe that it is important to work together toward the self identified goals and to see progress as soon as possible, because that is what keeps people engaged in the process. I respect that it is a commitment, of both time and resources., and it is important to see results.
I look forward to talking with you and learning how we might be able to partner together to improve your quality of life.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MN LICSW 15014
MI LMSW 6801115287
Reviews
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Lynn is one of the best therapists I have worked with. Professional, competent, and caring. Therapy with her has been the basis to my individual healing and growing.
Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Lynn for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Lynn listened but didn't just reflect back what I was saying. She was able to provide suggestions and let me ponder the directions those would take me. She was very, very helpful.
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Lynn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Lynn is a great listener who provides space for thoughtful reflection and supportive feedback. She has a comforting presence and is easy to open up to. She is able to offer a variety of ways to think about or approach an issue. I highly recommend Lynn.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Lynn for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Lynn has seen me through so many life changes. I’m incredibly grateful to have her as a therapist. She is a great listener , very responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Lynn for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She's the best
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Lynn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Lynn has been a great therapist. She was always very understanding and patient. She always gave me a lot of helpful resources on insights on issues that I wanted to talk about. I feel more capable and confident in myself after working with her. She made me feel very comfortable talking to her about my issues.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Lynn for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes