Hi there, I'm Lynda!

I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues.

My focus

I typically work with pre-teens, teens, and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of depression, anger, stress, self-harm, self-esteem issues, and anxiety.

My approach

My approach to therapy is always going to vary based on the needs of each client I work with. Everyone is so different, but I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities encourage changing negative thoughts and emotions while promoting and accepting negative emotions.

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 had a hard upbringing as a child, and I always turned out to be the best therapist to someone else that I didn't have as a child.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is all about building trust and making sure you feel comfortable. We work together to set achievable goals that are both achievable and consistent. We work together to define what you want to accomplish and what matters most to you in your healing.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to discuss what brought you into therapy, how you have been feeling, what you have tried in the past, and questions you may have for me as your therapist. The first session is about us building an initial connection and trust, and helping get a sense of where we should 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

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters 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