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Lynda Nora Durand, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis and disaster work
About Lynda
Lynda Nora Durand is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience practicing in New York. Nora works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addictions, and mood concerns including bipolar and depression.
She helps people who are coping with life changes, parenting challenges, workplace strain, and anger. Nora also addresses communication problems, multicultural concerns, and first responder issues. Her work includes support for those affected by natural or human-caused disaster and people working through forgiveness and self-love.
Nora uses straightforward methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Her background includes child welfare advocacy, crisis counseling after Hurricane Sandy, running a crisis respite center for people experiencing severe mental health symptoms, and work with victims of crime. Those roles shaped a practical, problem-focused approach to everyday struggles.
In sessions she aims to be pragmatic and flexible. Nora adapts tools and exercises to fit what a person can try between meetings. She encourages small, doable steps and checks what works as therapy progresses.
People who choose her will meet a clinician who emphasizes clear goals, regular review of progress, and techniques that translate into daily routines. Prospective clients are invited to complete the initial matching steps to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can describe what matters to them. This approach helps when someone needs a clinician who prioritizes their perspective and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test different responses; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by targeting clear, practiceable skills. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their readiness to change and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing habits.Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nora will work together with each person to decide which methods to use, based on their goals, current challenges, and what feels most workable. That plan can change as progress is reviewed and new needs emerge.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to follow up between meetings with homework or brief check-ins. For some people, shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations are easier to schedule or to manage alongside work or caretaking. The focus is on practical ways to integrate therapy into everyday life rather than on a single delivery method.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, problem-focused style that combines listening with concrete techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience, including roles in child welfare, crisis counseling, and running a crisis respite center.
What are her credentials and primary location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and Florida and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.