Licensed Clinical Psychologist

John Lynch, PhD

Works with
Adults
Specialties
Men, couples, adult development and life stage/transitions, depression, anger, gender role functioning for men and women, finding meaning in losses
Approaches
Heavily influenced by Ericksonian and existential psychotherapies, and the psychology of the individual
Practicing
Since 1980
Highlights
  • Holds an M.S. in Counseling Psychology (1986) and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (1989) from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
  • Earned an M.S. from Madison College (1975).
  • Brings 30+ years of professional experience in psychology and counseling.
  • Published author on men’s issues and conflict management.
  • Creator of a series of audio resources to support individuals in surgery recovery.
  • Professional background includes work in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and the Veterans Administration.
  • Extensive experience working in school systems (Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Henrico) as a school psychologist and director of pupil personnel.

John Lynch joined Summit Emotional Health in 2021 and brings with him more than 30 years of personal and professional growth and experience.

Dr Lynch has published books on men’s issues and conflict management and has developed a series of audio files to assist people with surgery recovery.

Dr. Lynch received an MS from Madison College in 1975 and spent many year working in the Stafford, Fredericksburg and Henrico school systems as both a school psychologist and director of pupil personnel. He received an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1986 and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1989 and has worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and the Veterans Administration in addition to maintaining a private practice since 1991.

In addition to anxiety and depression, his specialty areas include couples therapy/relationship issues, men’s issues, stress and conflict management, and trauma recovery. His goal is to help individuals reconnect with their original desires and live more meaningful and productive lives.

Visit Dr. Lynch’s book and media page to learn more.

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