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Lynda Ketcham, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Midlife and aging concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Caregiver stress support
- Grief and loss
About Lynda
Lynda Ketcham is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience. She helps people facing midlife challenges and the issues that come with aging. Her work covers common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and changes in relationships or work.
Lynda uses practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, testing new ways of responding, and building clearer choices for daily life. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior techniques when they fit a person's needs.
People seek her support for chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, career transitions, and financial strain. She also works with concerns tied to family of origin, forgiveness, guilt, loneliness, and end-of-life matters. Lynda names ADHD, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders among areas she addresses alongside substance and behavioral addictions.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She helps people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations often include specific strategies to sleep better, manage anger, or reduce anxious thinking. Sessions can include skills practice and real-world experiments between visits.
Lynda asks clients to consider what is most pressing and then tailor work around those goals. She accepts clients based in Massachusetts and conducts therapy in English. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online care
Online sessions can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include clear homework tasks, sleep or anxiety-management practices, and step-by-step behavior experiments that translate easily to remote meetings.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify what matters most and to try committed actions aligned with those values. ACT work online typically focuses on short exercises, mindfulness practices, and committed experiments that fit everyday life. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current reactions. In teletherapy these conversations aim to recognize recurring interaction styles and practice new ways of relating in real situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative decision may mix CBT, ACT, and client-centered conversation depending on what is most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or caregiving schedule, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins or skill practice without needing a long commute. Ask about session length and timing when you schedule to find an arrangement that fits your routine.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and life changes such as career shifts and aging.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to help notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small changes in thinking and behavior. Sessions focus on practical steps and exercises people can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 33 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Massachusetts and practices there as an LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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