Lynda is supportive when talking to me. She is allows me to openly talk about my issues and help me to work through them.
Lynda Merritt , LCSW
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.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Lynda. View 54 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Lynda is a very amazing therapist. I could go on forever about how she is thenperfect fit for me. She listens, she makes recommendations, she holds me accountable and most of all she is down to earth and genuinely cares. Aside from the fact that she knows what she is talking about and is extremely knowledgeable about everything she is an amazing, kind and genuine person.
More about Lynda
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist licensed in California. I have been working with children, families, and individuals for over 15 years. Over the past 9 years I have been providing therapy for children, families and individuals whom have challenges with mental health barriers. I have worked as a Crisis Responder in the community, hospital, and Law Enforcement settings providing training and coaching strategies on how to respond to mental health using a non-judgmental approach. My goal is to empower through therapeutic and biblical principals that instills, empowers and support our unique voice and choice as well as maintain safety and sense of wellness. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual and emotional abuse and grief and loss.
My counseling style is motivated by engaging persons in a non-judgmental manner, creating a sense of value, respectful, , compassion, and being transparent. My therapeutic approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focus Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy TF (CBT), Motivation Interviewing, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Solution Focused Therapy. My goal is to empower those that are seeking to work in partnership to improve there levels of functioning.
My desire is to empower through acknowledgement, validating, and understanding, I believe through commitment and partnership you will be able to gain a better, safer control over your life.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Lynda Merritt 's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356527915.
- LCSW · California · 93654 · Expires January 2026
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Lynda Merritt
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Lynda is supportive when talking to me. She is allows me to openly talk about my issues and help me to work through them.
Lynda is a very amazing therapist. I could go on forever about how she is thenperfect fit for me. She listens, she makes recommendations, she holds me accountable and most of all she is down to earth and genuinely cares. Aside from the fact that she knows what she is talking about and is extremely knowledgeable about everything she is an amazing, kind and genuine person.
As always, I keep calling Lynda “Dr. Merritt”, but that’s probably cause of her professionalism. She listens and supports me. I have appreciated her insite and techniques helping with my anxiety. I had an episode a few weeks ago and she made herself available to talk me down from my attack. Sometimes serious and somber; sometimes lighthearted and jovial. I appreciate her having human emotions. I’ve had other therapists who were flat and monotone.
After more experience together, AND I prefer NOT to be forced to give a premature review. She is OUTSTANDING. That much is 100% clear. SEE my answers to questions.
Lynda was absolutely amazing! She really listened and made me feel comfortable. She definitely knows what she is doing and is easy to talk to. I am grateful to have her as my therapist.
Lynda has been excellent! Very helpful, kind, and positive! Helped me to see things from a better prospector
Thanks for being here
Always polite, empathetic and is helping me regain my trust for counseling.
Super helpful and allows me to explore deeper thoughts. Lynda also is very welcoming and welcomed me with an open heart
I love my weekly session with Lynda. Speaking to her on a weekly basis has help me with my anxiety and becoming a better communicator with my family.
Lynda is such a great therapist. She listens very well and works with you to create effective solutions. Her genuine kindness shines through and you can tell she truly cares about her work. The sessions never seem rushed and conversation always feels natural. I have seen several therapists throughout the years and Lynda has been the best one by far.
Lynda is caring person that loves her job. She is a professional and wants you to succeed. Lynda gives you different ways to handle certain situations. I was not completely comfortable with therapy, but Lynda made me feel at ease to discuss my issues. I’m glad I was paired with her. She’s the best.
She's great! She is empathetic and listens well. Everything i have always looked for in a therapist.
I like my therapist veryuch ,the short time she has helped me alot
Always want more time it goes by fast
Lynda is wonderful. She is thoughtful and thought provoking (in a good way). Lynda gives praise where/when it is needed and offers suggestions when I’m at a crossroads or an impasse. I’m glad I found her on the BetterHelp app and will likely keep her when I start my new job (& get new insurance).
I struggled with counselors and their methods before finding Betterhelp. Within Betterhelp, I found Lynda. She is caring, compassionate and truly cares for her patients. I have never been this confident in counseling before. Thank you Lynda!
My first experience with Better Help has been amazing being paired with therapist Lynda Merritt. She really respects my boundaries and recognizes my needs for each session. The best part of our sessions is that it feels like I’m sitting down with a girlfriend for a chat and not having an awkward conversation with a stranger.
Lynda is so kind. She listens and helps me to understand the how’s what’s and why’s. She knows where I’m coming from and I thank God that she is came into my life and is here to help me find my way
Linda helped me feel comfortable in our first session together. She is listens very well and is very motivating.
Love her! She has been the biggest blessing in my life! I’m very thankful
My first session with Lynda was very warm and safe. She made me feel heard and respected. I'm looking forward to more sessions :)
Shes a wonderful therapist and person and it's always a pleasure talking to her. I love the breakdown of the why we do what we do, the methods explained for overcoming these things and sharing experiences in our life. It really feels like they're a friend that I go way back with.
Lynda is awesome. Thank you
Lynda is great and very knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend her and her expertise.
I love better help. I was having a bad day and decided to sign up, I thought it was very dramatic of me but after talking with my therapist I realized everyone needs a therapist. You’re not crazy for going to therapy, sometimes we need a non judgmental stranger to listen
Keep up the good work ✌️
Lynda has been wonderful. They connected very well with me. I never felt judged or ashamed, they make you feel very safe when you’re talking with them. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking help!
My counselor, Lynda, is very professional and understands my needs. She listens well and provides suggestions for me. She has a calming voice and with her expertise, it makes the experience worthwhile.
I’m only on my second meeting with Lynda but she gets me, I don’t know how an app matched me with this Angel of a person but I’m so glad they did! She is helpful, wise, and understanding. I appreciate everything she’s done in just a few sessions.
Absolutely wonderful. Great communicator and always a relief to talk to.
She’s amazing, a great listener and responder.
Lynda, has been such a joy to find. She has truly added such a relief. I appreciate how genuine and helpful she has been through out the process.
I am so blessed and grateful to have crossed paths with Miss Lynda at a time in my life where I was feeling a little lost and needed extra support. Lynda is kind and compassionate, and most of all, she made me feel seen and heard. She helped me through a difficult transition period in my life and gave me the tools I needed to overcome my anxiety when I needed it the most. Lynda truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and every session felt like I was talking to a good friend over coffee. Thank you, Lynda, for everything -- the laughs and the meaningful conversations will always hold a special place in my heart! You're the best!
Lynda is compassionate, funny and very insightful. So far she has helped me view myself and my life situations in a more gentle, positive way. I'm very grateful for Lynda's support and professional expertise!
So lucky to have connected with Lynda. Through my struggles, she has listened to me and is there to provide lots of love and support. I'm thankful to have met her. Lynda is a wonderful counselor who will not only ask you questions but will have meaningful conversations with you.
I have only been working with Lynda for a short time but her positive attitude makes my week better! She listens to me without judgement and is extremely understanding and supportive. She has provided me with many resources to deal with my struggles and actionable solutions.
I am so pleased and satisfied with how far Lynda and I got in our first session!! It is extremely difficult to touch basis on so many things that are affecting a person's life but Lynda was able to pick out what was truly underneath the roots of MY personal issues and experiences. I am more than thankful for her. I do not know how to express my gratitude for her. At the end of our session, she let me know right away what she had available next and I re-scheduled. Her listening, provided resources, and engagement speaks for itself! I felt like she was someone I have known for a long time because she could RELATE to what I was saying and she gave honest, genuine feedback! I hope I can keep her for as ling as I need. Thank you Better Help for sending me Lynda Merrit. Every counselor will not be for every person, I understand but I feel like Lynda is for ME!
Lynda doesn't judge no matter the circumstances and does an incredible job helping me feel comfortable to talk about things that are so hard to talk about otherwise. She is patient, doesn't rush and is so relatable. She will empathize with my struggles and even share stories about herself to help me open up better. She provides a safe space to say what I want without feeling awkward about it. To put it simply, she loves what shes doing and doesn't let the distinction between therapist and client from getting in the way; in fact, she prefers to refer to us as her partners and that we're on this journey together, which just makes everything that much easier to deal with.
Lynda listens to my concerns and provides tools to help.
I am so blessed that I was paired with Lynda. Lynda is a therapist that truly wants to help those she comes in contact with. She is very warm and kind as well as easy to talk to. I look forward touch our sessions and I have already seen so much progress dealing with my situation.
Lynda has provided such an open line of communication. She gave me such grounded feedback about where some of my insecurities were coming from and validated how I was feeling about my life while making sure I uplifted myself.
Lynda is an amazing listener and is very warm and kind. I look forward to meeting with her when we have a session scheduled
Lynda is a very patient and responsive therapist. She is the first therapist in years that makes me feel like she truly wants to help me. I am actually looking forward to seeing how we will do as a team to tackle the things that are keeping me from being my best self. I would highly recommend taking the time to try betterhelp.com and/or Lynda herself.
Lynda is fantastic! She is really nice, helpful and knows her stuff! I’m very happy I got paired with her
Lynda is a very kind and understanding individual. When I was in a place of uncertainty, she was there to guide me to a better state of mind. She understood my needs and allowed me to talk about everything that was happening in my life. I am grateful for a person like her to be a sign of hope for the people struggling. Thanks so much!
Lynda is an enlightening and incredibly experienced counselor. Within my first two appointments I felt more energetic and generally happier in my everyday life. I couldn't have done it without her help.
Lynda is a great counselor and we made a lot of progress within even our first session. I would highly recommend her for those suffering with relationship problems.
First time I actually felt better after speaking to someone. Lynda is an angel doing the work she is clearly intended to do. She is an inspiration and proof that you can make the world a better place by knowing and loving yourself.
Lynda is super down to earth and easy to talk to. She’s upbeat and positive and has a great smile.
LYNDA IS THE BEST!
Linda is absolutely wonderful. This is my first therapy experience, and I came in extremely skeptical. Linda listened to me and understood all of my concerns. She was vary caring and listened to everything I had to say, then offered me goals and suggestions that I could work on. I never thought less than a month later, I’d feel like there was a giant weight lifted from me. I will always carry these issues, but I feel I am so much better equipped and have so much more confidence to deal with them moving forward. I would recommend Lynda to everyone I know who feels like they need some help. Thank you so much, Lynda. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long time.
From the get go, Lynda was able to give me support and confidence in her ability to help me. Her approach is exactly what I've been looking for.
She's amazing and very supportive. Very good at listening and makes therapy feel like we are just talking over coffee. Lynda provides many resources other than herself and that is also helpful. Keep up the good work. :)
Frequently asked questions
Does Lynda Merritt offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Lynda Merritt 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 Merritt speak?
Lynda Merritt speaks English.
How many years of experience does Lynda Merritt have?
Lynda Merritt has 7 years of experience.
Where is Lynda Merritt licensed to practice?
Lynda Merritt is licensed to practice in California.
Does Lynda Merritt accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Lynda Merritt 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 Merritt offer?
Lynda Merritt offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Lynda Merritt ?
Lynda Merritt 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 Merritt ?
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