Lynn Walkiewicz LMSW-CC
(She/Her)
As an integral part of The Canvas of Life Counseling's clinical group, Lynn brings light, laughter, and genuine care to every corner of the practice and every person she meets.
Lynn Walkiewicz is a conditionally Licensed Master Social Worker completing her final year in clinical residency here at the Group Practice of The Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC. In addition to her master’s degree in Social Work (Tulane, 2022) ,she holds a master’s degree in Disaster Resilience (Tulane, 2023) and has achieved her Ph.D. in Philosophy (Bowling Green State University, 1994). Also, she has spent 30 years developing cultural competencies and can take into account the intersectionality of “isms” that affect many individuals’ lives.
As a duly licensed and extensively trained compassionate provider, Lynn brings a lot to the therapy room. Lynn specializes in supporting individuals through trauma, including first responders, survivors of intimate partner violence, those living with PTSD, and people grieving deaths by suicide or other profound losses. She also helps individuals navigate major life transitions related to identity, relationships, caregiving, and aging.With over 30 years of experience and a background in philosophy, Lynn brings both clinical depth and reflective curiosity to the therapeutic process. Her work involves exploring not only current pain or challenges but also the deeper foundations of a person’s belief system; how meaning is made, what provides grounding, and the direction they want their life to take. Lynn’s practice affirms neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ identities and is shaped by a lifelong commitment to cultural humility and social awareness. She remains mindful of how internal struggles are influenced by broader systemic forces, and she works to help clients cultivate clarity, steadiness, and a sense of empowerment as they move forward.
As a duly licensed and extensively trained compassionate provider, Lynn brings a lot to the therapy room. Lynn specializes in supporting individuals through trauma, including first responders, survivors of intimate partner violence, those living with PTSD, and people grieving deaths by suicide or other profound losses. She also helps individuals navigate major life transitions related to identity, relationships, caregiving, and aging.With over 30 years of experience and a background in philosophy, Lynn brings both clinical depth and reflective curiosity to the therapeutic process. Her work involves exploring not only current pain or challenges but also the deeper foundations of a person’s belief system; how meaning is made, what provides grounding, and the direction they want their life to take. Lynn’s practice affirms neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ identities and is shaped by a lifelong commitment to cultural humility and social awareness. She remains mindful of how internal struggles are influenced by broader systemic forces, and she works to help clients cultivate clarity, steadiness, and a sense of empowerment as they move forward.
Lynn's Counseling Philosophy
Lynn’s counseling philosophy strongly influences her work with clients. Lynn believes that a safe space is one that invites growth and recovery at any stage of life. Her integrated counseling approach incorporates aspects of humanistic, relational, and cognitive behavioral theories. She believes that all individuals strive to live their most authentic lives. She is passionate about helping clients find their way through individual and social issues by encouraging empowerment and resilience. Also, she believes that core values identification and critical thinking are integral parts of therapy in creating positive outcomes in one’s life. Lynn provides a person-centered foundation where the client chooses their own healing path and defines the steps and pace that makes the most sense to them. Lynn guides and supports individuals in creating the building blocks they need to navigate through their healing journey’s. Her motto is, “I can hold your hand in the dark and scary places that we all have.”
She supports clients in looking at issues through both a micro (about you) framework, and a macro (social structures) framework. She has found that what many believe are individual issues are caused, in part, by the larger social framework showing that none of us are as alone as we may sometimes believe. Lynn’s trauma-informed methods include internalized family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strengths-based therapy. Lynn will help clients work through shame, guilt, trauma, grief, and anxiety. Also, she supports individuals dealing with substance use, ADHD, domestic violence, and disasters.
She supports clients in looking at issues through both a micro (about you) framework, and a macro (social structures) framework. She has found that what many believe are individual issues are caused, in part, by the larger social framework showing that none of us are as alone as we may sometimes believe. Lynn’s trauma-informed methods include internalized family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strengths-based therapy. Lynn will help clients work through shame, guilt, trauma, grief, and anxiety. Also, she supports individuals dealing with substance use, ADHD, domestic violence, and disasters.