Courtney Lynn
Licensed Psychologist, Owner
- Accepting New Clients
*Free Consultations Available
- Virtual
- In-person (Denver)
- Kids (2-12)
- Parents
- Families
- Couples specifically working through parenting adjustments and concerns
- Parenting and parent support
- Couples getting on the same page with parenting
- Behavioral concerns
- Navigating past trauma impacting parenting
- Coping with medical conditions
Parenting is the most profound journey, but it’s also the one that can bring up our own “stuff” and expose our deepest vulnerabilities. If you’re a parent or stepparent, or part of a couple or stepcouple, and you find yourself struggling with difficult moments, know this: you are not doing it wrong.
The truth is, all of us have a core self that is whole and worthy, and so do our children. I believe that the most powerful parenting tool you have is your own self-awareness. So often, a child’s behavior or a partner’s comment can activate our deepest emotional triggers—those raw, familiar reactions rooted in our own past.
In our work together, we go to the source. Using evidence-based approaches like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), EMDR, and Emotionally-Focused Couples and Family Therapy, we explore where these reactions come from. We work to heal the echoes of past experiences and foster a more compassionate inner world, so you can respond from a place of calm presence, not reactivity. This isn’t about being a perfect parent; it’s about becoming a more attuned, present, and compassionate one.
My goal is to help you process past hurts, gain comfort in the messy uncertainty of family life, and build a relationship with your child where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
If you’re ready to explore how healing your own story can profoundly transform your family life, I’d be honored to walk this journey with you. I invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if we’re a good fit.
Modalities
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Education & Trainings
- PhD in School Psychology, University of South Florida, 2018
- Predoctoral Clinical Internship (APA Accredited) - Mailman Center for Child Development - University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology (Member of APPIC) - Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Emory University School of Medicine
- BS in Psychology, University of Mary Washington, 2013
- Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist
- EMDR Basic Training
- Levels 1 & 2 Training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
- EFFT with Adult Children and their Parents
- EEFT with Stepcouples and Stepfamilies
- 4-day Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
- Advanced training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
- Advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Academic Appointments
Publications & Book Chapters
- Kelleher, J., Durkin, K., Fedele, D. A., Moffett, K., Filigno, S. S., Lynn, C., Everhart, R. S., Stark, L. J., & Duncan, C. L. (2024). Giving adolescents with cystic fibrosis a voice: Predicting cystic fibrosis nutritional adherence from their decision-making involvement. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae034
- Glover, J., Lynn, C., Holzman, J. B. W., Germone, M., & Talmi, A. (2022). Working toward Socially Responsive Recruitment Practices of Psychology Interns in an Academic Medical Center. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsac063
- Bernstein, R., Lynn, C., Faro, A., Barker, D., & Quittner, A. (2021). Pre-transplant quality of life as an indicator of post-transplant survival in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
- Lynn, C., Lyons, E., & Muther, E. (2021). Delivery of cystic fibrosis psychosocial care across developmental stages. Children’s Health Care. doi: 10.1080/02739615.2021.1993228
- Brodar, K. E., Davis, E. M., Lynn, C., Starr-Glass, L., Lui, J. H. L., Sanchez, J., Delamater, A. M. (2021). Comprehensive psychosocial screening in a pediatric diabetes clinic. Pediatric Diabetes, 22(4), 656-666. doi: 10.1111/pedi.13193
- Lynn, C., Quast, L., Rogers, H., Effinger, K., & Gilleland-Marchak, J. (2020). Systematic review of health literacy in childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 45(4), 373-385. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa009
- Lynn, C., Chenneville, T., Bradley-Klug, K., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. (2020). Health knowledge and adherence as predictors of viral burden and CD4 count in youth and young adults with HIV. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 31(4), 457-465. doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000107
- LaRosa, K., Stern, M., Lynn, C., Hudson, J., Reed, D. R., Donovan, K. A., & Quinn, G. P. (2019). Provider perceptions of a patient navigator for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(11), 4091-4098. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04687-3
- Lynn, C., Chenneville, T., Bradley-Klug, K., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. A. (2019). Depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress as predictors of immune functioning: Differences between youth with behaviorally and perinatally acquired HIV. AIDS Care, 31(10), 1261-1270. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1587354
- Chenneville, T., Gabbidon, K., Lynn, C., & Rodriguez, C. (2019). Psychological factors related to resilience and vulnerability among youth with HIV in an integrated care setting. AIDS Care, 3(4), 5-11. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1488032
- Silva, M. A., Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C., Patel, N., Garofano, J. S., Martinez, K. M., Lynn, C. A., Rechkemmer, M. B., & Nakase-Richardson, R. (2019). Functional Outcome and Mental Health Symptoms in Military Personnel and Veterans Pursuing Postsecondary Education after Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA TBI Model Systems Study. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, & Education, 33(1), 41-55. doi: 10.1891/2168-6653.33.1.41
- Stern, M., Bleck, J., Ewing, L. J., Davila, E., Lynn, C., Hale, G., & Mazzeo, S. (2018). NOURISH-T: Targeting caregivers to improve health behaviors in pediatric cancer survivors with obesity. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 65(5), e26941. doi: 10.1002/pbc.26941
- Lynn, C., Bradley-Klug, K., Chenneville, T., Walsh, A., Dedrick, R., & Rodriguez, C. A. (2018). Mental health screening in integrated care settings: Identifying rates of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress among youth with HIV. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 17(3), 239-245. doi: 10.1080/15381501.2018.1437585
- LaRosa, K., Stern, M., Bleck, J., Lynn, C., Hudson, J., Donovan, K., Reed, D., & Quinn, G. P. (2017). Adolescent and young adult patients with cancer: Perceptions of care. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 6(4), 512-518. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0012
- Walsh, A., Wesley, K., Tan, S., Lynn, C., O’Leary, K., Wang, Y., Nguyen, D., Chenneville, T., & Rodriguez, C. (2017). Screening for depression among youth with HIV in integrated care settings. AIDS Care, 29(7), 851-857. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1281878
- Bradley-Klug, K. L., Shaffer-Hudkins, E., Lynn, C., Jeffries DeLoatche, K., & Montgomery, J. (2017). Development and validation of the Health Literacy and Resiliency Scale: Youth version. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 10, 100-107. doi: 10.1080/17538068.2017.1308689
- Bradley-Klug, K. L., Garofano, J., Lynn, C., Jeffries DeLoatche, K., & Lam, Y. (2015). Returning to school after a concussion: Facilitating problem solving through effective communication. School Psychology Forum, 9(3), 184-198.
- Kelley, M. L., Milletich, R. J., Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. A., Barraco, C. L., Padilla, M. A., & Lynn, C. (2014). Predictors of perpetration of men’s same-sex partner violence. Violence and Victims, 29(5), 784-796. doi: 10.1891/0886-8708
- Walsh, A., Lynn, C., Wesley, K., O’Leary, K., & Chenneville, T. (2017). Pediatric HIV and Schools. In T. Chenneville (Ed.), A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV: Bridging the Gaps Between Research and Practice. New York: Springer.
- Bradley-Klug, K., Lynn, C., & Wesley, K. (2019). Pediatric Health Conditions in Schools: A Clinician’s Guide for Working with Children, Families, and Educators. In A. Dempsey (Ed.), Classroom and School-Wide, Universal Health Promotion Strategies. New York: Oxford University Press.
- Suldo, S., Hearon, B., Dickinson, S., Esposito, E., Wesley, K., Lynn, C., & Lam, Y. (2015). Adapting positive psychology interventions for use with elementary school children, Communiqué, 43, 4-8.
- Smith, N., Lynn, C., Garofano, J., & LaRosa, K. (2017). Benefits of non-traditional school psychology training experiences. Communiqué.