Posts by Lynn Zakeri

Connecting with Attunement REady for REsolutions, REfocus, REset, REgulation, RElationships, and REsilience Attunement means being deeply responsive and aligned to another person or to yourself – noticing cues, understanding them accurately, and adjusting your response in a way that matches what is needed in the moment.  This word came to me as I thought about…

Empathy strengthens relationships, even in the most challenging dynamics. Here’s how to protect your compassion without losing yourself  (and scroll down to find the link to the Narcissism post). It is one of the best parts of my job. Not showing empathy, but learning about yours. So much of therapy is about learning, practicing, and…

  Connecting over Books (and a new video!) My favorite books listed plus my new (short!) video! As you probably have heard me say, I had a mission over COVID of “no dead ends” and to that end, I expanded. I signed a lease in June to use our new Northfield location full time (and…

  *****Jennifer is not currently accepting new clients. Please contact Lynn@lynnzakeri.com if you would like to schedule with another therapist in the practice***** Jennifer Silverman began seeing clients with Lynn Zakeri LCSW Clinical Services, PLLC in 2021. She is that perfect combination of knowledgable and kind. Jennifer Silverman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who understands…

  Ellen Lazar, LCSW, CADC — Therapist for Individuals, Couples, and Families Ellen Lazar, LCSW, CADC – Experienced Therapist for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Adolescents From the moment we first spoke, I knew Ellen was an exceptional listener, a thoughtful responder, and a dedicated advocate for her clients. Ellen Lazar is a seasoned therapist, CADC…

It’s 2021 Despite our worries time would drag once the seasons change, still it seemed to go by in it’s typical long-days-fast-weeks sort of way. I have been paying attention to how you are doing, and how I am doing, what are memories I am taking with me into the new year, and what are…

So much to tell you…It has been a while since I sent this COVID-Season email. I was trying to take some extra time for myself this summer. I finished my Shutterfly Pandemic album documenting all we did as a family. I mastered my Pandemic Path to a Pullup… and then stopped maintaining it. I tried…

What a List! What Will You Do? We entered a new season, and for many reasons, it may be challenging. I have been compiling a list of “Connection Tips” which are really how to enjoy the colder months, how to take care of yourself, how to stay busy and most importantly, how to stay connected.…