I am a licensed independent social worker based in Massachusetts with over 22 years of professional work experience in hospital, school and community mental health settings. I have experience in helping clients with issues including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and loss, & depression. My treatment approach is primarily based on a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 114079
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Linda is a fantastic therapist
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
It has taken me years to find a therapist that I genuinely connect with. Linda is a great listener. She validates my feelings and offers productive input. It has been a true pleasure working with her!
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Linda is very nice, considerate, knowledgable and compassionate. She’s great at listening as well as offering her insight and thoughts when appropriate. She makes me feel comfortable, heard, and supported. I’ve appreciated working with her.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Linda is great
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd