Lynda Harkins, LMHC

Lynda Harkins is a licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of experience. She uses practical, skills-based work to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns.

Lynda focuses on clear, usable strategies people can try between sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational approaches to address low self-esteem, depression, panic, and mood concerns. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused so progress feels measurable.

Her work also addresses patterns like abandonment fears, problems with communication, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. She helps people untangle process addictions such as gambling, exercise or porn, and supports recovery from drug and alcohol problems. She brings attention to how past stories shape current behavior and relationships.

Lynda uses simple experiential tools when helpful, including writing exercises and role play to practice new responses. She encourages clients to try small experiments that build confidence and reduce avoidance. The tone is collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Based in Massachusetts, she offers sessions in English. People who choose to work with her can expect practical steps, repeated skill practice, and a steady focus on the changes they want to make.

Using practical approaches online

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It breaks problems into small parts and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques are useful for stress, rumination, and managing cravings or intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, worries, and preferences. That process can include short experiments and adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone calls can be quicker check-ins, and chat or text can work for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.