Heather Lykas, LMHC - Therapist in Rhode Island

About Heather

Heather Lykas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience. She offers a practical, down-to-earth approach that focuses on each person’s strengths. Heather writes and talks in plain language so parents can understand next steps without extra jargon.

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar concerns, and addiction. Relationship and family issues, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes are also part of her practice.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to the needs brought to the room and paced to each person’s comfort level. Heather blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and Motivational Interviewing techniques. She listens first, then helps people try practical strategies that match their goals.

When trauma is present, she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy principles to address painful memories carefully. Her style is empathic and strength-based. She helps people build on skills they already have and learn new ways to manage distress.

Heather aims to make therapy a useful, usable part of everyday life. Heather practices in Rhode Island and provides care using several remote formats. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.

Her license is MA LMHC 5945 and RI LMHC MHC00424.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Heather commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows each person’s lead to build trust and practical next steps. This approach helps people feel understood and supported as they talk through family or parenting concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and testing simple strategies to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, mood challenges, and day-to-day coping skills that affect family life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and make choices together based on needs, goals, and personal preference. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as those needs change over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy family schedules, continue work between sessions, and reach help from home. Licensed professionals can use these tools to practice the same core therapies used in person while keeping the focus on practical skills and problem solving.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is empathic and down-to-earth, focusing on strengths and practical steps. Sessions usually combine listening with actionable strategies tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Heather has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, mood issues, and family challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She practices in Rhode Island and holds the credentials MA LMHC 5945 and RI LMHC MHC00424.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages: English

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