Lynda Harkins, LMHC

Lynda Harkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She blends evidence-informed techniques with experiential methods, using creative exercises such as writing and role play to help people explore emotions, patterns, and new ways of responding to challenges.

Her practice is rooted in a collaborative philosophy - she works together with each individual to set goals and tailor interventions that fit their circumstances and strengths. Lynda emphasizes practical, hands-on work alongside reflective exploration to support personal growth and healing. Her approach aims to build skills, insight, and resilience so clients can move forward from the issues that brought them to therapy.

As an LMHC, she holds a credential that identifies her as a licensed mental health counselor able to provide clinical care. Throughout her work she seeks to create a supportive, transformative environment where clients feel empowered to pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns. It is often used for conditions like anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns and focuses on practical skill-building to change daily habits and reactions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations. It can reduce reactivity to stress, support emotional regulation, and complement work on anxiety, stress, and self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered style that explores ambivalence and strengthens motivation for change. It is especially useful for substance use and other behaviors where readiness and commitment to change vary.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynda partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods accordingly so the work feels collaborative and aligned with what each person hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or time constraints intervene, and access care from home or other convenient locations.