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Lynese McIntosh

Counseling Cultivate Your Essence
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Stress,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, TRICARE East

Introduction

I believe healing happens when we feel safe enough to be fully ourselves. As a therapist, I specialize in supporting adolescents, emerging adults, and women who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck—carrying unspoken pain, battling self-doubt, or unsure of who they are becoming. In our work together, I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to minimize your story or carry it alone. I approach therapy with empathy and curiosity, helping you unpack past experiences, reflect on patterns, and begin to see yourself with greater clarity. Drawing from person-centered, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches, I offer both practical coping tools and deeper insight to guide your healing journey. Clients describe sessions with me as compassionate and freeing. I listen with understanding, but I also gently challenge you to grow in the ways you’re ready for. Whether you’re processing past trauma, managing daily anxiety, or stepping into a new chapter of your life, my goal is to help you strengthen self-awareness, build confidence, and move forward with resilience. You don’t have to walk this road alone. Together, we can create space for healing, growth, and the possibility of becoming the truest version of yourself.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Feminism
  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • African Spirituality
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • Islam

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Lynese McIntosh accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • TRICARE East

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake Session $200
  • Individual Session $130
  • Family Sessions $175

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynese McIntosh accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Lynese McIntosh is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Lynese McIntosh also offers a free consultation.
Does Lynese McIntosh offer telehealth appointments? Lynese McIntosh does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Lynese McIntosh specialize in? Lynese McIntosh specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's Health, Women's Issues, and Work Stress.
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