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Lynda Harkins

LMHC

Lynda Harkins , LMHC

Therapist in Massachusetts

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About Lynda

Lynda Harkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She integrates experiential methods into the therapy process, using tools such as guided writing and role play to help clients access new perspectives and practice different ways of responding to difficult situations.

Her work is grounded in a collaborative view of therapy - she partners with individuals to create a supportive, goal-oriented space for growth and healing. Lynda emphasizes practical strategies and tailored interventions while remaining attentive to each person's unique history and strengths. Whether navigating emotional pain, relationship challenges, or patterns connected to substance use, she aims to help clients build insight, increase coping skills, and move toward the changes they seek.

As an LMHC, Lynda combines clinical training with hands-on experience to guide people through recovery and personal development. Her process-oriented style is designed to foster transformation over time, encouraging clients to engage actively in their own healing journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical tools to address anxiety, low mood, and addictive behaviors by breaking problems into manageable steps and building new coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings. This approach can help reduce reactivity to stress, improve emotional regulation, and increase resilience in day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change; it is often useful when working through substance use or other patterns that feel difficult to shift.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynda works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds. The choice of strategies emerges from a partnership focused on realistic steps and meaningful outcomes.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, manage transportation barriers, and maintain continuity of care across different life demands. For many people, these options increase accessibility and make consistent therapeutic progress more achievable.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lynda Harkins have?

Lynda Harkins has 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling.

Is Lynda Harkins a licensed therapist?

Yes, Lynda holds the LMHC credential. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC LMHC10000659.

In which languages does Lynda Harkins provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lynda Harkins located?

She is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Lynda Harkins as my therapist?

You can work with Lynda Harkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lynda Harkins work with international clients?

Lynda Harkins does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lynda Harkins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

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