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Lynne Healey

Lynne Healey, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 22+ years of experience

Experienced trauma-informed counselor

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH6134
NPI
1588973325

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  • Focus on aging issues
  • Trauma and anxiety care
  • Support for caregivers

About Lynne

Lynne Healey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. She brings 22 years of clinical experience and a steady, hopeful approach to therapy. Lynne speaks English and works with clients from varied cultural backgrounds, including international clients.

She uses practical methods to help people cope with painful experiences and rebuild day-to-day life. Sessions often focus on safety, pacing, and tools to manage intense emotions. Lynne draws on therapies that teach skills for emotional regulation and thinking patterns that influence mood and behavior.

Her background includes long-term work with trauma survivors dating back to 2000, and recent experience supporting school shooting survivors during recovery. She blends eye movement reprocessing techniques with skills-based therapies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Lynne is a parent and understands the pressures that come with family responsibilities and caregiving.

Common topics she addresses include grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, sleep and eating concerns, and co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder and substance-related problems. She also helps with attachment, abandonment, and communication difficulties.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and readiness. The aim is practical change - better coping, clearer choices, and a steadier day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a supportive, empathic relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client’s lead to build insight and confidence. It helps people who need a calm space to make sense of hard events and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and eating-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what works and what does not.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make attending regular sessions more practical for caregivers, people managing health conditions, or those living far from a therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lynne help with?

Lynne helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, along with issues like grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating concerns, and caregiver stress. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her focus areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that focuses on safety, pacing, and skill building. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at finding tools that fit each person’s daily life.

What is her clinical experience?

She has worked in the field since 2000 and has 22 years of experience with trauma survivors and mood and anxiety disorders, including supporting school shooting survivors in recovery.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted, so people located outside the U.S. can connect for care.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through 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 then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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