Hi there, I'm Lynda!

I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you feel better and start your road to recovery using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.

My focus

I typically work with pre-teens, teens, and young adults dealing with life transitions and social pressures. This often shows up as depression, anger, stress, self-harm, self-esteem issues, and anxiety. My goal is to help you build positive coping skills and develop a more positive outlook on life.

My approach

My approach varies based on your unique needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as both encourage changing negative thoughts while also accepting and processing difficult emotions in healthy ways.

My communication style

My communication style is calm yet direct. I use humor, acceptance, empathy, and active listening. I want you to feel safe and comfortable talking to me without judgment so we can work together effectively.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. I naturally gravitate toward helping individuals through difficult times. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my clients use the skills learned in therapy to live a happier life.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about building trust and making sure you feel comfortable. We work together to set achievable goals that matter most to you in your healing. You learn how to express emotions in healthy ways and build communication skills.

Our first session

In our first session, we discuss what brought you to therapy, how you have been feeling, what you have tried in the past, and any questions you have for me. The first session is about building an initial connection and trust, and helping us determine where to go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

4045 Blairwood Dr, Moorpark, CA 93021

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Lynda McConville