- Anger management skills
- Trauma-informed work
- CBT and motivational tools
About Lynda
Lynda Nora Durand is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience practicing in New York and Florida. Nora works with people dealing with anger, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and other life changes. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, parenting, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and workplace issues.
She trained with a Master in Mental Health Counseling and holds a certificate in Child and Adolescent Studies. Her early work included child welfare advocacy and counseling for youth in foster care. Nora later served as a crisis counselor after Hurricane Sandy and ran a crisis respite center for people experiencing severe mental health symptoms who needed short-term support outside a hospital setting.
That background shapes how she works now. Nora favors practical, person-focused conversations rather than clinical distance. She uses Client-Centered methods to listen and make space for each person’s reality. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns and try small, manageable changes.
Nora also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy and peer-support ideas when past events are keeping someone stuck. In sessions she aims to be flexible and creative, choosing tools that fit the individual’s situation and goals. She asks questions, offers options, and helps clients test what works for them.
People who come in for anger-related concerns often want clearer communication, fewer heated reactions, and better ways to repair relationships. Nora focuses on steady, practical steps that reduce reactivity and build coping skills over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions keep this simple by centering the person's concerns and pacing conversations around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT work online often uses short exercises, thought records, and practical assignments that fit into daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nora will discuss options, try methods together, and adjust based on how a client responds. The aim is to find tools that feel doable and relevant to each person’s goals rather than forcing a single method.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. They can allow for shorter check-ins, easier attendance on a break from work, or avoiding travel time. Nora uses practical exercises and homework that translate well to remote conversations and will work with clients to arrange session rhythms that fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger or related problems does she address?
She supports people facing anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as long-standing resentment. The profile also lists related concerns like stress, addictions, grief, and trauma.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She mixes Client-Centered listening with CBT and Motivational Interviewing to find workable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including crisis counseling after Hurricane Sandy and running a crisis respite center.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and Florida and is currently located in New York.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.