Dr. Lynn Grattan, MD

Dr. Lynn Grattan is a doctoral-level psychologist and MD with 35 years of experience in psychology and neuropsychology in Maryland. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-confidence, and challenges with coping, as well as cognitive disorders, traumatic brain injury, post-concussion symptoms, OCD, ADHD, grief adjustment, and life transitions. Dr. Grattan brings decades of clinical experience to assessments and therapeutic work, helping people address both mood-related concerns and cognitive or neuropsychological issues.

Her approach is individualized, drawing on cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, existential phenomenological perspectives, coping strategies, and problem-solving therapy as appropriate to each person. She emphasizes collaboration, treating each person as the expert on their own story while offering structured tools and supportive reflection to strengthen coping and move toward personal, life, or career goals. Dr. Grattan combines clinical knowledge with practical strategies to help clients navigate difficult changes and restore a sense of direction and agency.

Dr. Grattan practices in Maryland and brings a patient, experienced presence to therapy. She aims to empower clients to build resilience, clarify priorities, and pursue meaningful improvements in daily functioning and well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Grattan commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach offers practical skills for managing emotions and improving daily functioning.

She also employs problem-solving therapy, a structured method that helps people break down complex problems into manageable steps, build coping skills, and increase a sense of control when facing life changes or practical challenges. Additionally, client-centered techniques create a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, fostering insight and self-directed growth for issues like self-esteem, grief, and adjustment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Grattan works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she combines techniques as appropriate to tailor care.

Online therapy with Dr. Grattan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to continue consistent care, attend sessions from familiar settings, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.