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Linda Cousens, LCPC
Maine
LCPC - Stress and Anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills and exercises
- Practical goal setting
About Linda
Linda Cousens is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) with 22 years of experience based in Maine. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and other life changes. Her work also covers addictions, grief, eating and intimacy-related concerns, career questions, anger, depression, LGBT issues, family matters, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
She uses several practical approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit and she also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then trying different ways of responding. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented, with exercises to try between meetings.
Linda holds a master’s degree in counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Study. In the last 11 years she has been working in private practice after more than a decade in other counseling roles. Her background gives her experience with many common life and mental health challenges.
When someone reaches out she usually begins by clarifying immediate concerns and practical goals. Early sessions often involve tracking thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and building skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation. She will explain methods and offer straightforward steps to try.
People who prefer structured, skills-based work will find this approach useful. The focus is on clear goals, measurable steps, and reviewing what does and does not help. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Linda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways online, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses, and assigning brief between-session exercises that map directly to real-life situations. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior patterns that cause repeated problems.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values-based action so clients can pursue meaningful goals even when emotions are difficult.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress is reviewed. That conversation usually happens in the first few sessions and continues as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, can allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule appointments around work or family commitments. Talk with her about practical needs and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, career questions, LGBT concerns, family matters, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is practical and structured. She uses methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, Client-Centered therapy, and Existential therapy to notice thoughts and change unhelpful habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years in the counseling field, including 11 years in private practice following earlier roles in counseling.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Maine and holds a master’s degree in counseling plus a Certificate of Advanced Study.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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