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- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
About Lynda
LMHC licensed in New York and Florida with 13 years of experience, Lynda Nora Durand (who goes by Nora) focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, and addictions. She also works with parenting and family concerns, career and workplace issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Nora brings practical, hands-on experience from crisis work and community settings.
Nora begins by listening and helping people name what they are facing. Sessions use clear, direct conversation alongside practical strategies. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to change thinking patterns and build motivation. Trauma-focused methods are used when traumatic events are central to a person’s concerns.
Her background includes child welfare advocacy, counseling youth in foster care, and crisis response after Hurricane Sandy. She ran a crisis respite center for people experiencing severe mental health episodes and currently works with victims of crime. Those roles shaped her focus on immediate safety, concrete coping steps, and realistic planning.
Nora describes her style as client-centered and interactive. She prefers to work collaboratively, setting achievable goals and checking progress along the way. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and discussion about what works in daily life.
She holds a Master in Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Child and Adolescent Studies. Her experience spans community agencies and crisis services, so she is used to helping people in urgent and complex situations. People interested in starting can follow the listed intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person’s priorities. The therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum toward small goals.Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test methods, adjust strategies, and pick techniques that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Expect the therapist to check in about what is working and to change course if something does not fit.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for simpler check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and brief between-session practice, which can be helpful when balancing work, family, and other obligations.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting and family concerns, anger, career and workplace problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses direct conversation, goal setting, and practical skill work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience in community and crisis settings, including child welfare, crisis respite, and work with victims of crime.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and Florida and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.