- Goal focused
- Creative techniques
- Collaborative style
About Lynda
Lynda Harkins is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and related concerns. She frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Families or age groups are not specified in her biography.
Lynda combines goal-focused techniques with creative exercises like writing and role play. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, testing new behaviors, and reflecting on what does and doesn't work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy depending on what a person needs.
She works with a broad set of issues, including panic disorder and panic attacks, mood problems, substance and process addictions, social anxiety, and difficulties with intimacy or self-esteem. Lynda also addresses feelings tied to abandonment, guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
Her style aims to be straightforward and collaborative. She helps people set small, clear goals and checks progress each week. Creative tools such as journaling or role play are introduced when they support those goals.
Lynda practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LMHC credential. Sessions and scheduling follow a matching process through the Start Therapy flow, which includes a brief questionnaire and booking based on therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lynda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often focuses on small, concrete experiments that can be practiced between sessions to reduce panic or anxiety symptoms.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills. Mindfulness can help people stay grounded during moments of panic and reduce rumination about past events or future worries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust those methods over time based on what helps most.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simple to practice skills at home and bring real-life situations into discussion during appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lynda help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending evidence-based methods with creative exercises like writing and role play. Sessions focus on setting small goals and trying new behaviors between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Lynda brings 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling to her work. That background informs how she supports people with addiction and mood-related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Her practice is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote meetings are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan and scheduling details.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.