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Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC
Florida
Licensed counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- DBT skills practice
About Linda
Linda Goldsmith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Florida and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and grief. Linda also works with issues like sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Linda uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas to break cycles of avoidance and reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach, so conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.
In sessions she helps people identify thoughts, test assumptions, and try different behaviors. She offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and reducing substance use. For relationship concerns she draws on Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy ideas to improve communication and repair connection.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice with adults facing trauma, mood disorders, and caregiving stress. She draws on decades of experience when creating step-by-step plans focused on what a person can do between sessions. Goals are practical and measurable, such as reducing panic attacks, improving sleep hours, or cutting back harmful drinking.
Clients can expect straightforward sessions that emphasize learning new skills and tracking progress. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit daily life and scheduling needs.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Linda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then try different responses. CBT is practical and focused on small experiments that reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful habits.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which makes the session focus on the person's priorities and pacing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are often used for building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Linda will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is tracked and needs change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can assign short exercises or worksheets to practice skills between sessions, helping change carry over into daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood problems, and trauma related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. It focuses on changing thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood disorders, addiction, trauma, caregiving stress, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Can people meet with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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