Profile / United States
Heather Lykas, LMHC
Rhode Island
LMHC - Anxiety and trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
About Heather
Heather Lykas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Rhode Island. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical, skills-based work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on concrete strategies people can try between meetings. Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to guide that process.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens to what matters most, then helps identify small, testable steps. Therapy often includes tracking thoughts, trying new behavior experiments, and building coping skills for intense emotions.
Heather has substantial experience working with adults, children, and family situations over her 15 years in practice. She has helped people recover after physical trauma and emotional abuse and supported those managing mood and relationship difficulties.
In session she aims to clarify goals, teach practical tools, and review progress regularly. People can expect a mix of discussion and action items they can practice between sessions. To begin, visitors are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Heather Uses CBT and Related Methods Online
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills like thought records, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure for anxiety or avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy underpins how she listens and responds, prioritizing the client’s concerns and choices rather than imposing solutions.Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about change. This approach helps people weigh their reasons for change and build motivation through brief, focused conversations. Heather combines these approaches to match what a person needs at the time, and she works collaboratively to choose the best method based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Heather will review practical scheduling and format details during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life without assuming a particular mode in advance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, trauma and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new responses through practical exercises and between-session tasks.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and has supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse as part of her practice.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.