Navigating Life's Challenges

Expert counseling for a brighter future

Lynette Sykora, LMHC
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Knowing you could use someone to talk to is the first step. Reaching out to find someone and make that appointment isn't easy, but it can be a great decision for you and for your well-being. I'm here for it, I'm here for you. I am a mental health counselor who specializes in working with adults and adolescents in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships. I lived 14 years in Europe and was a counselor to cross-cultural workers and ex-pats in Europe. I have done substance use prevention and mental health counseling in private and public schools as well.
I can promise a safe space to process whatever you need, you just need to be willing to enter into that process.

Services

Adolescents

I've always enjoyed working with teens and young adults and have had experience doing so working in 2 high schools and a middle school as well as working with international students at a college. I love to create a safe space for teens, incorporate art and games or walks outside to make talking fun and easy.

Adults

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered, empathic therapy, to help clients with addressing life's challenges. I also like to focus on the client's strengths and their values to reach their goals! I want to come along side you, as you clear the obstacles, and find the way forward.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy which has helped people with PTSD reduce their symptoms by 50-70% according to research and in my own practice. This is a commitment to 10 sessions, with homework, in order to see effectiveness.

Contact

  • 920 South Winton Road, Ste. A, Rochester, New York, United States
  • Starting May 2025

Lynette is a Mental Health Counselor

Testimonials

 From our very first session several years ago, Lynette created a safe and welcoming environment that made it easy to open up. Her attentive listening and insightful feedback have helped me navigate complex emotions and challenges. She tailored our sessions to my unique needs, providing practical strategies that I have applied in my daily life. Her professionalism, empathy, and unwavering support have been instrumental in my personal growth thanks to her diverse skill set. I wholeheartedly recommend Lynette to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapeutic support. 

Client 2021-2024

 I have been with Lynette for 5 months and the progress I have made has been astonishing. I wouldn’t have been able to get through the last couple steps of my healing journey without her—her support, knowledge, non-judgement, love, kindness yet honesty was amazing. Lynette was also always down to hear what bothered me openly and honestly. She helped me heal so much childhood trauma that affected my daily life with my husband. She helped me climb through my defensive nature, my fear of men, my anxieties and insecurities and climb out a warrior. She showed me I am strong, I am enough, I am beautiful and worthy. She has forever changed my life and she will always have a place in my heart. She was definitely a huge pillar in my healing journey and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! 

2024 Client