Therapist in Houston, Texas Dr. Lynn Sweeden, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dr. Lynn Sweeden, LPC
Specializes In:
Dr. Lynn Sweeden helps patients in Texas navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and evidence-based care. She provides support for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each stage of life. At LifeStance Health, she works with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional concerns, improve relationships, and foster long-term well-being. She is particularly passionate about guiding patients through complex issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Dr. Sweeden also has extensive experience supporting individuals coping with trauma, grief, and difficult life transitions. Her ability to create a safe, judgment-free environment allows patients to feel heard and supported as they build healthier coping strategies. In addition to these areas, Dr. Sweeden offers specialized care for adoption and foster care experiences, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate these unique challenges with sensitivity and expertise, ensuring that treatment is both effective and supportive of the patient’s broader life circumstances. Her therapeutic work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, as well as couples and family counseling. She also provides psychological testing to guide accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. This breadth of approaches allows her to meet patients where they are and adapt therapy to their goals and needs. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Sweeden enjoys exploring personal passions that keep her grounded and balanced. She values time spent nurturing her own well-being, which enriches the care she offers to her clients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Panic attacks
- Retirement
- Stress management
- Adoption & foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of West Alabama
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Capella University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lynn Sweeden. You can also call 713-426-3100 to have someone assist you.
Dr. Lynn Sweeden generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 713-426-3100 to find out Dr. Lynn Sweeden's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. Lynn Sweeden:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 713-426-3100 to see how we can help.
Dr. Lynn Sweeden is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dr. Lynn Sweeden works at:
Yes, Dr. Lynn Sweeden does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Dr. Lynn Sweeden is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.