Lynn Winsten, PhD

I am Dr. Lynn Winsten, a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in guiding and supporting individuals in need. With a deep understanding of the human experience, I aim to help you navigate through life's challenges and come to a place of greater peace within.

My approach to therapy is centered around the belief that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life. I am committed to helping you identify the impasses in your life and move forward to achieve your goals and intentions. As a Berkeley psychologist, I understand that facing difficult feelings and experiences takes courage. I am here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to explore these issues.

About Me

I have been a Berkeley therapist for many years, and my passion for helping others is rooted in my own experiences. I believe that everyone has the potential to create the life they want to live, and I am dedicated to helping you achieve that.

Over the years, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, dealing with a range of issues including childhood neglect and abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship problems, career concerns, and loneliness. I am constantly learning and growing, and I believe that this journey is a lifelong process.

My Services

I offer a variety of services tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you are dealing with childhood trauma, struggling with anxiety, or navigating a difficult life transition, I am here to support you.

Childhood Neglect & Abuse

If you suspect or know that you had a difficult early childhood, I can help you process these experiences and move forward. Perhaps your parents or caretakers were unavailable to you, neglecting your needs, wants, and feelings, or maybe they acted out on you in ways such as raging, hitting, or violating you sexually.

Anxiety

If you find yourself unable to calm down, feeling scared, jittery, going blank, or obsessing over things, I can help you address these feelings and find ways to manage them.

Trauma/PTSD

If you have experienced events in your life that were so stressful they caused you to shut down your feelings and have horrid thoughts that plague you (flashbacks) or have powerful feelings that disrupt your life but you have no memories to recall to account for them, I can guide you through the healing process.

Depression/Grief

If you are having trouble getting motivated or interested in things, seeing only the negative, feeling sad a good deal of the time, or contemplating taking your own life, I am here to support you. Similarly, if you are struggling to get over the loss of a loved one, I can help you navigate this difficult time.

Life Transitions

Life transitions can be challenging, whether it's going to school, getting married or divorced, having your own family, or starting a new career. If these events are not turning out or feeling the way you had hoped, I can help you explore these feelings and find ways to move forward.

Relationship Problems

If you find yourself struggling to make good, solid, satisfying relationships, whether it's with your partner, at work, or in friendships, I can help you understand these dynamics and work towards building more fulfilling connections.

Career Concerns

If you are confused about the direction you would like your life's work to take or are working in a career where you are not feeling gratified, I can help you explore these feelings and find a path that aligns with your passions and goals.

Loneliness

If you find yourself feeling too alone in this life, longing for a partner or friends, or if you have a profound sense of aloneness despite being surrounded by people, I can help you address these feelings and find ways to build meaningful connections.

Reaching Out for Professional Support

Reaching out for professional support often requires the most courage. It takes strength to face what may be wrong, but it is the first step towards healing and growth. As a Berkeley psychologist, I am here to guide and support you during your time of need.