- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lyndia
Lyndia Benion is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Alabama with 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, anger, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Lyndia also addresses areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, codependency, and substance use problems.
She uses a blend of practical methods to help people facing transitions early in adulthood and later. Sessions often include work on managing anxious thoughts, building more helpful habits, and learning skills to handle strong emotions. Lyndia draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to keep conversations grounded and useful.
Her style leans toward client-centered and solution-focused work, which means sessions concentrate on what matters most to the client and on steps that can be tried between meetings. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress regulation and staying present during difficult moments. This combination is aimed at clear, actionable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
People who contact Lyndia typically want help with relationship struggles, coping after loss, or the practical side of recovery from addiction. She supports clients working through family conflict, issues around commitment and control, and feelings of guilt or shame. Lyndia also has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and related adjustments.
To begin, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How Lyndia uses clinical approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients can set the pace and topics for sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lyndia works together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaboration can include trying different techniques across sessions and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Formats for sessions are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counseling into a school schedule, a work break, or a busy week. They also allow for shorter check-ins when those are most helpful, and for using mindfulness or behavioral exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strains, anger, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to focus on practical steps and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Lyndia has 40 years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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