Lyndal Bedford, LCSW-QS

Lyndal is a licensed clinical social worker for the state of Florida and the Founder, CEO and Clinical Director of Community Bridge Counseling and Outreach Services. Along with working at CBCOS, he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and a Master of Social Work degree from Southeastern University.

Lyndal has experience working in the mental health field, including areas such as the school system, medical settings, and private practice. Before getting into social work, Lyndal spent his time working as a licensed minister and an U.S. missionary. He is passionate about Christian community development and helping others to thrive in their communities. He currently co-leads the behavioral health network for the Christian Community Development Association and works to provide mental health services and support for local church members, local schools, and other organizations.

In his free time, Lyndal loves to spend time with his friends/family, play pickleball, play board games, and go to the movies.