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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Heather
LMHC Heather Lykas has 15 years of clinical experience based in Rhode Island. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She works with adults and children and has a history of supporting people after physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Heather uses client-centered methods along with cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps. Conversations are intended to identify what's most causing distress and to try small, manageable changes between meetings.
Her background includes extensive work across a range of concerns, from mood disorders to parenting challenges. She brings 15 years of hands-on experience to each case and draws from motivational interviewing when helping people increase readiness for change. That means exploring what matters most to the person and linking that to doable goals.
Typical sessions involve talking through current problems, trying behavior-based strategies, and practicing new ways to respond to stress. For trauma-related work she uses trauma-focused techniques to reduce ongoing symptoms and strengthen coping. CBT tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
Heather aims to make therapy practical. She helps people develop skills they can use between sessions and reviews progress regularly. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
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How Heather uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective. The therapist listens without judging and helps the person identify goals and strengths to build on. This approach is often useful for people coping with life transitions, relationship strain, or low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions use practical exercises and homework to test new behaviors and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She will check in and adjust strategies as progress is measured and problems change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins on a workday, or avoid travel time. It also lets therapists and clients use worksheets and between-session tasks to practice skills in real life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on skills, behavior change, and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns and age groups, including adults and children.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an MA LMHC and practices in Rhode Island as a licensed mental health counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on your chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.