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Linda Gonzalez, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties Coping with life changes Executive and professional coaching
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About me

Hi! I 'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive counseling experience. My approach is collaborative and strength-based and my techniques are influenced by mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Talk therapy combined with mindfulness-based practices can effectively increase mental clarity, improve emotional regulation and supercharge personal growth. Are you ready to lead to a more fulfilling life? Let's start today!

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties Coping with life changes Executive and professional coaching

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

IL LCSW 149.019632

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Linda Gonzalez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Flexible and thoughtful. She listens and provides a lot of helpful resources along with her insights

Written on Jun 29, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coaching, and adhd

Professional therapy sessions

Written on Jun 09, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Linda has made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first session. Even after only two sessions, I already feel heard, understood, and encouraged. She creates a welcoming and judgment-free environment, and I truly appreciate her kindness, professionalism, and ability to listen. I’m grateful to be working with her and look forward to continuing my journey with her support.

Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Linda is so supportive and always has a fair and wise perspective. She pushes me to grow but in a gentle validating way. I’m thankful I found her at the time I did.

Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

My experience with Linda was great she listened to my concerns and offered some helpful feedback and information.

Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is very patient, understanding, and manages the time well. I would totally recommend her!

Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue