- Strengths-based approach
- Family and parenting
- Empathic listener
About Heather
Heather Lykas is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She offers a practical, down-to-earth approach that focuses on building on a person’s existing strengths. Heather aims to help parents and individuals manage the pressure of everyday life and navigate difficult changes.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward. She uses client-centered methods to listen closely and shape treatment around what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new, more effective habits.
Heather has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and challenges related to trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood patterns, and life transitions.
Across her years in Rhode Island, she has helped clients clarify goals, build daily coping skills, and address patterns that get in the way of family life. Heather describes her style as empathic and strength based, meeting people where they are and expanding the skills they already have.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Pricing varies with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and practical reflection to help clients identify strengths and priorities. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, collaborative space to sort out parenting or family stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses straightforward strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heather works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts the focus over time so sessions stay useful and manageable.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use techniques between meetings and bring real-life examples into sessions for hands-on practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship challenges, family and parenting issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is empathic, down-to-earth, and strength based. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical skills that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns and has spent much of that time supporting people in Rhode Island.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.