Profile / United States
Lynda Harkins, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Lynda
Lynda Harkins is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 14 years of clinical experience based in Massachusetts. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related problems such as abandonment, communication difficulties, impulsivity, and isolation.
Her approach combines practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests new ways of responding. She also draws on mindfulness practices to slow down strong emotions and on motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most when making change.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Expect to talk about specific situations, notice patterns in thinking and behavior, and try small experiments between sessions. She sometimes uses writing and role play as tools to practice different responses and build new skills.
Lynda pays attention to how addiction issues show up, including drug and alcohol use and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behaviors. She addresses mood and panic symptoms with concrete strategies clients can use right away to reduce distress and regain control.
Her work also covers relational concerns and women's issues, focusing on communication, trust, and rebuilding self-worth. People who come for help leave with clear steps to try and a practical plan for follow-up.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and rates vary by location.
How CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing work in online sessions
CBT focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions she helps clients notice patterns, try small experiments, and track what changes. This approach is useful for panic, social anxiety, mood problems, and habit change.Mindfulness therapy involves short attention exercises and grounding practices to reduce reactivity. It teaches ways to observe emotions and sensations so they feel less overwhelming and can be managed more effectively in daily life.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method for clarifying goals and resolving mixed feelings about change. It helps people find their reasons for quitting or cutting back on substance use and build practical steps that fit their priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with mindfulness practices or using motivational interviewing at the start of treatment.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try focused, structured strategies without rearranging their entire schedule.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related problems like abandonment, communication problems, and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new, more effective responses in everyday situations.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling and practices as an LMHC.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds the credential MA LMHC as provided.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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