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Lynda Nora Durand

Lynda Nora Durand

LMHC

New York

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH13075; LMHC, New York / 007575
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Client-centered approach
    • Practical goal work

    About Lynda

    Lynda Nora Durand introduces herself as Nora and brings a calm, straightforward presence to therapy. She helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting challenges, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Nora aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where someone can talk and be heard.

    She frames work around the person in front of her. Nora combines client-centered methods with Motivational Interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people clarify goals and take practical steps. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day life.

    Nora trained with a Master in Mental Health Counseling and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC. Her background includes child welfare advocacy, crisis counseling after Hurricane Sandy, running a crisis respite center for people with severe mental illness, and current work with victims of crimes. Those roles shaped her focus on practical supports and steady presence during hard moments.

    In sessions she tries to be flexible and creative. That can mean focusing on small behavior changes one week and on processing an event the next. Progress is treated as a collaboration - goals change as needs do.

    People who choose Nora often want a therapist who listens closely, helps set realistic next steps, and adapts methods to fit real life. She works in New York and offers services in English.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and practical support

    Motivational Interviewing helps people sort out their priorities and find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps like cutting down substance use or improving routines.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. That approach helps when someone needs space to process feelings, make sense of a major loss, or rebuild self-esteem.

    Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nora works collaboratively to see what fits the person’s goals and needs. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in to see what is helping or what needs to shift.

    Confirm the current online session options before booking, as session formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter place for a session or pick a format that needs less bandwidth. These practical benefits are often helpful when balancing therapy with family, work, or recovery needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesForgivenessMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Florida, New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does this therapist help with?

    She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on meeting people where they are and working together to set realistic goals.

    What experiences shape her work?

    Her background includes child welfare advocacy, crisis counseling after Hurricane Sandy, running a crisis respite center, and current work with victims of crimes, which inform a practical, steady approach.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York with prior experience in Florida.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Are international clients supported?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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