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Lynda Savage, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lynda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lynda. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Nevada and Illinois

Recent reviews

She has changed my life in the best ways possible!

Reviewed Jun 2024

Wonderful therapist! Professional, listens and understands me and is of great help. Love looking forward to talking with her every week.

Reviewed Apr 2024

More about Lynda

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT, LCPC

“I will comfort you, I’ll take your part when darkness comes and pain is all around.”

Simon and Garfunkel’s lyric in “Bridge Over Troubled Water” describes tough times and the very present and healing support offered to provide comfort - the comfort necessary to overcome tough times.

Everyone has troubled water – troubled times where you need to find a safe place to “ease your mind;” a place where your voice will be heard, and your story valued. Reaching out to find this safe place and support can feel scary and vulnerable, but it can also lead to exciting growth, self-knowledge, and the power to create a better life.

I am committed to listening to my client’s stories without judgment or assumptions, and meeting them exactly where they are in their life journey. I listen carefully and actively, and provide thoughtful feedback so we can explore the concerns, and develop strategies together; strategies that are unique to the client and their life story, and that empower the client to make their own best choices for their life journey.

I have a master’s degree from University of Illinois-Springfield, and a Marriage and Family Therapy Endorsement from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In addition, I completed the Clinical Education in Psychosocial Care program through Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. I have a keen interest in working with individuals and families as they negotiate major life changes such as family building, relationships, grief, and aging. I am motivated to help each client reach their own potential, and to create their best life.

My personal approach to therapy is to develop synergy with the client, a collaborative process that creates a safe, positive, and empowering environment for creating meaningful change. Through this, the client can safely explore, question, discuss, and learn without being judged.

Join me as we venture into your life’s journey and create the story you envision.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Addictions Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues First Responder Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and Discrimination Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Lynda Savage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295385169.

  • LMFT · Nevada · 0953 · Expires January 2026
  • LCPC · Illinois · 180000188 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Lynda Savage

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great The best Listens Professional Recommend Support Wonderful Comfortable Supportive

She has changed my life in the best ways possible!

Reviewed Jun 2024

Wonderful therapist! Professional, listens and understands me and is of great help. Love looking forward to talking with her every week.

Reviewed Apr 2024

Lynda understands me, she gets me. Lynda gives me options on how to approach an issue in my life. She listens, if it's important to me it's important to her. I wasn't sure therapy was for me but after a few conversations with Lynda, I felt a little more grounded. There's no judgement. Lynda gives me examples of what to say or how to phrase my thought. I feel better, not so mentally dragged down. Lynda also reminded me that sometimes It’s not my problem to fix! Go ahead, invest in yourself, a little time, a little money, your investment return could last you a lifetime! Thank you Lynda

Reviewed January 2024

Wonderful therapist! She listens, is understanding and caring and I feel totally relaxed to tell her about my personal experiences.

Reviewed Dec 2023

Lynda is excellent! I highly recommend her. With her highly professional expertise, she is easy to talk with, is compassionate and understanding and has been an enormous help!

Reviewed Jul 2023

Lynda Savage is outstanding! I had never gone to therapy before, I didn't know what to expect. Lynda made me feel comfortable and at ease. Lynda gave me options and a list of valuable resources that were available to me that I didn't know existed. I feel better after our sessions, she always gives me something to ponder or apply to my situation. I would give Lynda 10 out of 10 points or all the stars available! She is a blessing and I am grateful to have her patience and knowledge during a time in my life that I didn't know which way to go.

Reviewed Jul 2023

Lynda has been a huge help to me over the last several months and I feel a tremendous amount of growth and positive change has occurred for me.

Reviewed May 2023

Lynda is amazing. From the very first meeting she understood my struggles and was able to offer great coping strategies to help me move through my current situation. Her experience, professionalism shines through in each conversation.

Reviewed March 2023

She’s the BEST!! So supportive and the best listener!!

Reviewed March 2023

I’ve referred two friends to Lynda for their therapy needs. Lynda has helped me work through some big challenges in my life. Her professional expertise coupled with her heartfelt support has immensely helped me process and transition through trauma and pain. Thank you Lynda, you are amazing!!

Reviewed January 2023

I have worked with Lynda for almost a year, and she has helped me really discover who I am and what my true values are. I found her right before my first holiday season as a new mom. She has helped me cope with anxiety, depression, family conflicts, marital issues, etc. I look forward to my conversations with Lynda every week. I value her opinion and her professionalism greatly. Lynda is the best!

Reviewed Dec 2022

Likely best therapist on BetterHelp

Reviewed Sep 2022

Lynda is great! She really engages with you and makes helpful suggestions for how to deal with what you are seeking to improve. I have been to other therapists who really just didn't seem to understand or care and I am so happy to have found Lynda. I foresee a long working relationship!

Reviewed Jun 2022

I have thoroughly enjoyed and benefit from my sessions with Lynda. She is relatable and helped me focus on my current issues without judgement. I truly appreciate her support and candor.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Lynda was my first experience with therapy, and man it was a great experience! I felt like someone could truly understand me and relate to what i’ve been going through! She always remembered the slightest details about me and it meant a lot! Thanks to her, i’ve become a better version of myself!

Reviewed May 2022

Best therapist for me!

Reviewed May 2022

I have made such great progress with Lynda. I truly enjoy speaking with her every week. I love knowing that she is there for me and always has the best input & insight. She shares so many useful tools, ideas and stories that have helped me greatly. I could not recommend Lynda enough!

Reviewed Apr 2022

Lynda continues to be wonderful, knowledgeable and supportive as I navigate everything I have going on. I highly recommend her as a therapist on BetterHelp!!

Reviewed Apr 2022

Lynda helped me believe that therapist who actually want to help you exist. She’s a great listener, asks the right questions and encourages me. She’s good for me because she has a gentle yet honest way of helping me see things in a new perspective.

Reviewed March 2022

I look forward to my sessions with Lynda. She makes me feel safe and heard, never judged but always supported. I know that she will give me guidance through tough times but doesn’t tell me what to do or how to do it. She lets me figure it out and do the work while supporting me just the right way. So lucky to have her!

Reviewed March 2022

I am lucky to have found a great therapist who is perfectly matched to me. She has really helped me through a very difficult time. I highly recommend her! Thank you!

Reviewed January 2022

Lynda is the therapist I have hoped to find, for a long time. With several bad experiences on Betterhelp.com I was hesitant to try again however Lynda has changed my life for the better. Not only is she compassionate and kind - so provides valuable feedback and actually works on tasks with me to help me in many ways. I HIGHLY suggest using Lynda as a therapist on this network!!!

Reviewed Dec 2021

A caring professional who helps you work through your issues. Honest.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Lynda compassionately and professionally helped me sort through a difficult experience I was having with my son.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Lynda is supportive and open. She listens without judgement and gives insight in a gentle and beautiful way. On many subjects Lynda is well informed and has resources to fit your healing journey. Each visit with Lynda I don’t feel rushed, she understands my thoughts and feelings and gives me tools to help me with my concerns.

Reviewed Sep 2021

Great sessions, makes me feel extremely comfortable!

Reviewed Sep 2021

Since day one Lynda has listened to my needs and has helped me and guided me along the way! she had provided me with resources I can implement in my life to help reach a healthier state of mind! I’m very thankful I’ve been able to connect with her and her expertise

Reviewed Aug 2021

Lynda has truly changed my life. She is so wonderful to be with, and offers so much love and support. I have grown so much with her!

Reviewed Aug 2021

When I started with BetterHelp I was skeptical about the benefit that online therapy would bring me. Meeting Lynda really put my mind at ease and gave me a really safe and happy space for the first time since I moved away from my friends and family last year. I feel listened to and respected, and I can tell that her words and advice are coming from a place of genuine compassion. Lynda has truly been a valuable asset and point of strength for me!

Reviewed Jul 2021

Best choice anyone can make

Reviewed March 2021

Lynda is compassionate, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. From the first session she made me feel comfortable and truly heard. She offers several ways to work on issues and makes connecting with her so easy, with prompt replies and continued support even outside our sessions. I have implemented her advice in my day to day life and have already seen so much improvement. Thanks to Lynda, I am finally feeling hopeful about my future.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lynda Savage offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lynda Savage works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lynda Savage speak?

Lynda Savage speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lynda Savage have?

Lynda Savage has 30 years of experience.

Where is Lynda Savage licensed to practice?

Lynda Savage is licensed to practice in Nevada and Illinois.

Does Lynda Savage accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lynda Savage does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lynda Savage offer?

Lynda Savage offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Lynda Savage?

Lynda Savage can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lynda Savage?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.