Lynn Cukaj, M.S.

Psychotherapist

Lynn Cukaj is a New York State mental health counselor with a limited permit. She received her master of science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University in 2022. In addition, Lynn holds two other master’s degrees: one in Art Therapy and another in Elementary Education. She is a registered, board-certified Art Therapist. Lynn has worked in the field of art therapy for over twenty years and education for ten years.Her experience during her internship at Northeast Psychological Wellness provided the foundation and framework for her clinical work.

Lynn has found that anxiety, fear, and pain are often obstacles to an individual’s growth. These emotions, along with one’s unhelpful thoughts and problematic behaviors, can be barriers to change. Therefore, therapeutic goals are usually focused around freeing oneself from the roadblocks and barriers that anxiety, fear, and pain have created. By further developing tools and coping skills to better navigate the ups and downs of everyday life, this allows clients to go on to live a more fulfilling life.

Lynn’s way of helping her clients is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where they feel at ease to begin working on their personal journey toward change. Oftentimes, it is what is not being said that becomes the focus of the session. Therefore, she helps her clients develop a voice and find a way to effectively express their pain and struggles. She also assists them in discovering their sense of self and growing as lifelong learners in their healing journey. Lynn believes that it is important to empower her clients to set their own treatment goals, as they are ultimately the experts of their lives.

Lynn values and respects each person’s unique life experiences and recognizes that there is no one approach that works for everyone. As such, she uses client-centered and strengths-based techniques based on each individual’s problems. She also utilizes a blended approach based on aspects of solution-focused therapy, existential therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Lastly, Lynn believes that the relationship between the client and the therapist is the most important part of the healing journey. She emphasizes her client’s strengths and provides unconditional support. Her counseling style is warm, friendly, empathic, and validating. At the same time, she is skilled at challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be getting in the way of living one’s best life. 

State that Lynn is Permitted to Practice in: New York

Clients must physically be in NY during a telehealth appointment with Lynn.

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