Lynda Ross, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor in Port Huron, Michigan
Lynda Ross founded Set Apart Counseling and still sees clients out of the Port Huron office. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years in practice, holds a master's degree from Liberty University, and is a National Certified Counselor.
She is also an LPC-S, an approved clinical supervisor, which means she trains the therapists coming up behind her toward full licensure. The person setting the clinical standard for this practice is in the building.
Founder & Clinical Director of Set Apart Counseling LLC
Lynda holds a Master's degree from Liberty University and maintains multiple professional certifications including Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Michigan state licensure. Her comprehensive training and nine years of clinical practice position her as a trusted mental health professional in the Port Huron area.
As a female business owner and Christian counselor, Lynda brings a unique perspective to mental health treatment, understanding the importance of integrating faith-based approaches with traditional therapeutic modalities. Her holistic counseling approach recognizes that emotional well-being encompasses multiple facets of human experience, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing.
Professional Background & Credentials
Clinical Specializations & Expertise
Lynda works with anxiety, depression, and grief, seeing teens and adults from age 15 up. Much of her caseload involves people carrying more than one of those at once, which is more common than not.
Her approach draws on attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. Which of those shapes your sessions depends on what you bring and what actually helps, not on a fixed protocol.
Treatment Philosophy & Approach
Lynda's view is that therapy works through honest, consistent engagement over time, and that clients are the ones doing the hard part. Her role is to make the room safe enough for that work and to bring real clinical skill to it.
Faith may be integrated into the counseling process for clients who want that, and it is entirely optional. Clients of every background are welcome, and no one is asked to discuss faith who would rather not.
Service Delivery & Accessibility
Lynda sees clients at the Port Huron office on Goulden Street and also works virtually. Virtual sessions are available to anyone located in Michigan.
The practice works with a range of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, McLaren, Medicaid, Priority Health, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan and by clinician. Call and we will verify yours before you book anything.
Leadership & Vision
As Clinical Director of Set Apart Counseling LLC, Lynda oversees a team of qualified therapists while maintaining her commitment to clinical excellence. Her leadership ensures that all services provided through the practice align with the highest professional standards and ethical guidelines established by the counseling profession.
Her vision for Set Apart Counseling encompasses expanding access to quality mental health services throughout the region while maintaining the personalized, faith-integrated approach that distinguishes the practice. Through careful team building and clinical supervision, Lynda continues to impact the mental health landscape in Port Huron and surrounding communities.
Clinical Supervision
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Lynda provides clinical supervision to therapists working toward full Michigan licensure. That work is a real part of her week, and it is the reason the practice can bring on newer clinicians without lowering the standard of care.
Supervision covers clinical skill, ethical practice, and the judgment that only comes from doing the work with someone experienced watching. Several clinicians on this team are in that process now.
Outcome-Focused Treatment Approach
Lynda's practice philosophy centers on measurable therapeutic outcomes through evidence-based assessment tools and treatment protocols. Regular progress evaluation ensures that therapy remains focused on client goals while adapting interventions based on therapeutic response and changing needs.
This results-oriented approach includes standardized outcome measures for anxiety reduction, depression symptom improvement, and grief processing milestones. Clients receive clear feedback on their therapeutic progress, fostering engagement and motivation throughout the healing process.
Community Mental Health Advocacy
Beyond individual practice, Lynda actively advocates for mental health awareness and accessibility throughout the Port Huron community. Her involvement in local mental health initiatives demonstrates a commitment to reducing stigma and expanding access to quality therapeutic services.
Through community presentations, professional consultations, and collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, Lynda extends the impact of Set Apart Counseling beyond direct client services to influence broader mental health outcomes in the region.