Dr Myra Whitney is a clinical psychologist, psychologist, and psychotherapist who works in Lismore, NSW. You can find the practice at Suite 2, Level 1, Strand Arcade, 72 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480.
Her work mainly covers talking therapies for people dealing with everyday mental health challenges. That can include anxiety, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, and stress that builds up over time. She also looks after relationships, so couples can come in when communication gets tense or things start to feel hard to sort out. Families can also seek support, especially when changes at home are affecting moods, sleep, or day-to-day functioning.
In many cases, sessions focus on practical ways to understand what is going on and how to make things feel more manageable. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is part of her approach, along with anxiety management techniques. The goal is usually not just to “talk it out”, but to help people build small, realistic steps they can use between sessions.
Therapy with Dr Whitney is often structured, but it still stays human and flexible. Sometimes you might explore patterns that keep anxiety going. Other times you might work on coping skills for the moments that feel hardest. For couples and families, the emphasis is on listening, clearer communication, and finding shared ways to move forward that suit the situation.
On experience and education, the exact details are not listed here, so it’s best to ask during your first appointment or when booking. That way you can be confident about the fit and feel comfortable with how sessions are run.
Dr Whitney also keeps an eye on what helps in real life, rather than relying on one single method for everyone. Approaches can be adjusted to match what you need right now, whether that’s learning to calm the body when anxiety spikes, or working through longer-term relationship stress.
Research and clinical trials information is not shown here either. If you are interested in whether any trials or evidence-based programs are relevant to your care, you can bring that up in a session and Dr Whitney can discuss what’s possible and what isn’t.
If you’re looking for a calm, supportive space in Lismore to untangle anxiety, improve relationships, or find steadier ways to cope, Dr Myra Whitney offers individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy. You can start with a conversation about what’s been going on and what you want to change.