Lynn R. Zakeri, LCSW

11/27/2025

WYKYK. When you know you found the right therapist for YOU, we feel it too. Today, I am thankful for all of the people who have trusted me as their therapist. I am also incredibly grateful to Ellen and David, my two smart, compassionate, funny and wise team. The three of us together are here for you, so you can find your best fit and we can help you start feeling better… today!

Contact us at wwww.lynnzakeri.com

11/21/2025

Do you worry about your empathy? Do you interact with someone who has traits of Narcissism? Do you have these traits? What to do? It's all here- https://lynnzakeri.com/connecting-empathically-even-when-its-hard-including-when-narcissism-makes-it-harder/ And don't forget to subscribe for free so you don't miss the next one!

Understanding how to connect empathically can transform your relationships. Discover effective strategies to boost your empathy.

10/15/2025

Can you tell when your therapist is burned out? I’m pretty sure I hid it well. I’m also relieved to say it’s behind me and I have some perspective on what helps you recover and feel like yourself again. Thank you to Authority Magazine and Medium for the thoughtful interview on burnout and what recovery can really look like. I would love to hear what helped you when Burnout hit!

Complete the Stress Cycle. One thing that I have found really resonates with my clients is the need to complete the stress cycle. That…

08/25/2025

It's free, and Stanley (the guy running the whole challenge) is a great guy. If you do want to participate, I am doing a Resilience webinar on Saturday morning. Again, free.

08/21/2025

Ooof... Grief. Have you heard of a Griefcation? Thank you Jill Schildhouse: Writer & Editor and Forbes for the opportunity to talk about it.

Mental health experts explain how grief travel offers space, ritual, and reflection—helping you process loss without avoiding it.

07/16/2025

The truth? What does telling someone the truth mean to you? Thank you Michael Toebe for the interview. It was fun!

And how to make sure the truth tellers are communicating in a way that you can accept

07/11/2025

Julie Burt Nichols thank you for featuring me on your Podcast "She Built That"! It was fun and probably I gave TMI but I guess that is what a good host pulls out of you! See comments for full links

07/08/2025

Thank you The Epoch Times and Hadia Zainab for the opportunity to contribute to the section on sleep. How many hours of sleep did YOU get last night?

For those with mood disorders, treatments beyond prescription drugs can be effective, say experts.

06/25/2025

So much fun talking with Lisa Owens on her podcast! Thank you Lisa! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-self-doubt-and-building-lasting-confidence/id1695921424?i=1000714343360
🎧✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨🎧
Overcoming Self-Doubt + Building Lasting Confidence? YES PLEASE. 🙌
This week on The Unapologetic Third Act, I’m joined by the incredible 💡 Lynn Zakeri, Mindset Expert + Therapist, for a conversation that’s honest, uplifting, and packed with truth. 💬🧠💥
💛 0:06:08 – How Gen X grit + early experiences shaped her confidence
🌱 0:15:39 – 5 powerful strategies to move through self-doubt
🧠 0:33:59 – What to do when motivation fades and your inner critic takes over
📱 0:41:13 – Using social media as a tool for insight + authenticity
🔥 0:50:22 – Reinventing in midlife and saying YES to what’s next
👋 0:53:46 – What being unapologetic means to Lynn (don’t miss this!)
Whether you’re rebuilding, rediscovering, or just ready to drop the self-doubt, this one’s for YOU. 🎯
🎙️ Tune in now and tag a friend who needs to hear this!
🎧 Listen here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oiqAwAjSRzRHRFKAfKtVP...

06/24/2025

New Podcast 🎙️🎧🎉

It was so much talking with on The Unapologetic Third Act Podcast!! The title of the episode is Overcoming Self Doubt and Building Lasting Confidence with Lynn Zakeri, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it! Over the next few posts, I’ll include some highlights and clips from the Pod!

Here are three things I said on The Unapologetic Third Act Podcast that you probably have heard me say many times!

To listen to the whole podcast, head to www.lynnzakeri.com/in-the-media and scroll to the podcast section!

05/25/2025

My edition of the new tik tok trend…..

Let’s hear it. How do you deal with burnout?
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05/22/2025

Yes, even therapists can feel burned out (or actually, especially therapists…compassion fatigue….). What do you do as a therapist when you start to get the feeling of burnout? How do you manage taking care of yourself while also being responsible for your clients? We can only best help our clients when we have taken care of ourselves!

Learn more at www.lynnzakeri.com. We can help!