About Me
After earning a dual degree in mental health and substance abuse treatment, I began to work with clients who were recovering from opioid abuse and co-occurring disorders. This gave me the unique capacity to help clients not only with addiction, but also trauma, stress, depression, low self-confidence, guilt & shame, anger, and anxiety among many other issues. In addition to general counseling services, I am seasoned in working with process addictions such as shopping, video gaming, Internet, exercise, gambling, and sex and love addictions.
I have worked with many clients in the LGBTQIA community and value diversity for others and myself. I have the knowledge and skills to work with clients who struggle with sexual identity and help emotionally work through many issues that arise as a result of sexual trauma, grief or dysfunction. I also work with many clients who open and/or non-monogamous relationships. I believe that acceptance and empowerment is the foundation of this work.
I use my accumulated skills to help you identify what is holding you back and how your past helps you identify your strengths to achieve the life you want. I can use a variety of approaches to fit your needs.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues
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Grief
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Intimacy-related issues
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Sleeping disorders
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Parenting issues
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Anger management
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Career difficulties
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Coping with life changes
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ADHD
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BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture
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Blended Family Issues
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Caregiver Issues and Stress
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Chronic Pain Illness and Disability
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Codependency
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Communication Problems
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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Family of Origin Issues
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Family Problems
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Fertility Issues
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First Responder Issues
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Forgiveness
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Gender Dysphoria
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Guilt and Shame
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Impulsivity
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Infidelity
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Isolation/Loneliness
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Jealousy
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Life Purpose
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Mood Disorders
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
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Postpartum Depression
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Post-traumatic Stress
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Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Self-Love
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Sex Addiction
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Sexual Assault and Abuse
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Sexuality
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Women's Issues
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Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 4
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Licensing
OH LPCC E.2102223
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Linda Levinson. 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.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
She’s absolutely amazing and I’m glad to have worked with her all this time. Linda has helped me heal from a lot and I’m very thankful for her!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 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, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, com
She’s a wonderful listener with helpful advice and self care tools and skills she can teach.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
All is good
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Linda is super responsive and asks insightful questions that really help me think thru what I'm experiencing.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Linda is amazing she listens and hears me. She also checks on me through out the week
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
She does a great job of making me feel comfortable to speak freely
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate her checking on me
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Linda is great to work with and really listens and provides specific support to my needs. I highly recommend partnering with Linda to navigate life’s struggles!
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Always a good session with Linda
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I want my original therapist brandy
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
I tried therapy in a few different forms and settings and nothing seemed to stick. Once I started talking with Linda she just clicked and really had great things to say and challenged me in a lot of ways. She changed my perspective on therapy!
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
She knew I needed coping skills and provided those right away.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Seemed to be a nice person willing to listen and give good reasonable feedback
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Seriously, Better Help has changed my life! It’s so convenient and you can do it from the comfort of wherever you are!
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Still working with Linda to see if she is a good fit. Going through a re-diagnosis as she feels she does not have enough information to understand the cause of my anxiety.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Linda has been so caring and compassionate. She listens to me and works with me.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months
I have been working with Linda for years now to explore and process my trauma and she is a compassionate, open, and creative counselor. She does an amazing job providing a balance of gentle guidance and encouragement, and always makes me feel fully listened to. I highly recommend her.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks
Linda is a great listener and provides guidance.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Linda is a good listener and focuses on you. And get you to focus on you.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Good first experience
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Linda is extremely helpful, professional, and responsive. She's been a wonderful resource as I work through some challenges.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Linda is easy to talk to, supportive, and consistently offers an unbiased ear.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Linda had helped me so much, I was nervous to start therapy bit she has made it a good process.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Linda is always prepared for what a session might bring, whether it be laughs or tears she's equipped to provide solutions or just listen. She's helped me through figuring out complex emotions, and how to navigate through life without letting them disrupt my day to day life. Finding my identity after separation, and whether I was making decisions for me. I couldn't have pictured anyone else helping me through this journey.
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Linda is a well-educated and nonjudgemental professional with whom I have been able to share easily and feel supported in the process. Linda is trauma-informed and someone I would recommend.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and so positive. She has truly an awesome outlet. That she doesn't truly know me and can give me advice without being bias. It's nice.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Linda is a great listener and also great at giving pointers when it comes to handling certain situations. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
This is my first experience with a therapist and Linda has made the proce extremely comfortable. She listens intently and is responsive to my needs and fears. She also has great resource recommendations.
Written on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Linda gives great advice. I am usually all over the place while talking through my issues, but she does a good job of helping me make sense of the root of the issue. I feel so much better after our session.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Just started working with Linda and she has been great! Very kind and offers practical advice. I felt better right after my session!
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Linda is very understanding and is always trying to work with you! Best therapist I've ever had!
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Linda is my very first therapist. It has been a great experience. She messages me every night at 10:30 and I look forward to it.
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Linda makes me feel heard and understood and very supported. She also reminds me that it's okay to be upset by decisions other people have made and to stop giving them excuses. She's the best.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Lots covered during counseling sessions. I appreciate the messaged sent throughout the week and Linda's detailed summary of counseling sessions. I reread them frequently.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Linda is extremely supportive, attentive, and gives intelligent and helpful advice. I'm very grateful to have found her!
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