LICSW

Lynda Ketcham , LICSW

Therapist in Massachusetts

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About Lynda

Lynda Ketcham is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 33 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate midlife transitions and the challenges that come with aging, including relationship shifts, family conflicts, financial strain, chronic illness, job loss, bereavement, and questions about identity and purpose. Drawing on a long career in social work, she blends compassion, understanding, and a sense of humor when appropriate to support clients through difficult changes.

Lynda emphasizes collaborative work that centers the client - creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She uses practical skills and therapeutic presence to help clients build coping strategies, clarify values, and find ways forward when life feels overwhelming. Her approach aims to empower individuals to take care of themselves and to make choices that align with their priorities.

With extensive experience addressing grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, and the complexities of aging, Lynda offers steady guidance for those facing transitions and loss. She sees therapy as a partnership and welcomes the courage it takes to seek support, offering to be part of each client’s team as they work toward greater well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take meaningful action; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and attachment patterns affect current connections, offering tools to heal relational wounds and improve communication and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client’s experience, supporting self-directed growth and improved self-esteem through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Lynda approaches selection of techniques as a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the approach remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access care from home, during work breaks, or when mobility or health issues make travel difficult. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and practical skills in ways that fit each client’s life and routine.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lynda Ketcham have?

Lynda Ketcham has 33 years of experience.

Is Lynda Ketcham a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details: MA LICSW LICSW1024618.

In which languages does Lynda Ketcham provide therapy?

English.

Where is Lynda Ketcham located?

Massachusetts.

How can I work with Lynda Ketcham as my therapist?

You can work with Lynda Ketcham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lynda Ketcham work with international clients?

Lynda Ketcham does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lynda Ketcham cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

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