Heather Lynch MA

(802) 658-4208 x103
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Psychotherapy is a unique, professional relationship that has the potential to help change a person's way of life significantly. Together, we find the most effective way to work through problems with: transititions, life stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, thought disturbances, impulse control, anger or relationship stress. My approach uses a positive, "person centered" method to help an individual, group, or family to discover their strengths to better enhance their lives. I can offer a free consultation to determine if we might work well together.

SPECIALTIES

Individual Child-Centered Psychotherapy
I work with those as young as 4 years old. I utilze an approach that helps children to express themselves in their own language by utilizing creative strategies to individualize their treatment.

Family Therapy
Parents who were separated from their children or have children/adolescents with difficult behaviors oftentimes may feel shamed or blamed. It is a courageous step for a family to decide to work in therapy to reconnect and restructure their way of communicating. My work with families has provided me with the opportunity to have met many unique, competent and courageous families. Together they made powerful steps towards overcoming trauma, grief, separation or mental illness in order to reinvent their relationships with each other.

Psychological Testing
As a Licensed Psychologist-Master I provide psychological testing and evaluation when indicated for adults and children. Assessments are unique and specialized to the individual and may include: personality testing, cognitive/intelligence testing, violence risk assessment, fire risk assessment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and emotional disturbance in children.

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Assessment, psycho-education, consultation to families.

Groups
Coping with Anxiety, Coping with Depression, Teen Girls Self Esteem (ages 16-18)

Consultation and Workshops for Professionals
Juvenile Firesetting, Utilizing Psychological Assessments, Therapeutic Groups, Specific Case Consultation

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
BA Psychology - 2000 - University of Vermont
MA Clinical Psychology - 2007 - Saint Michaels College
Licensed Psychologist-Master Certified Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist-Leadership Level II

I was licensed as a Psychologist-Master in 2009. I engaged in extensive supervised practice for more than 5 years in psychological testing and assessment, family therapy and psychotherapy. I have experience working in mental health since 1995. My experience includes working with people of all ages and backgrounds in various capacities. I also consult for agencies and treatment teams to enhance the treatment of clients who may need extra support. I have established therapy groups for local agencies and have lead therapy groups for children, adolescents and adults for 15 years. 

Specialized training includes
Psychological Trauma, Attachment, Play Therapy, Forensic Assessment, Family Group Counseling, Juvenile Firesetter Intervention.