Therapist profile
Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC
LMHC, LCPC - Stress and relationship concerns
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About Linda
Linda Goldsmith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier at home and in relationships.
She uses straightforward talk therapy alongside evidence-informed techniques. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming.
Linda also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles to keep conversations focused on what matters most to each person. She incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when intimacy or communication is a central concern. These approaches are used to help people understand patterns and try different ways of relating.
In a typical session she listens for immediate stressors and daily routines that could be adjusted. She helps set small, practical goals - for sleep, anger control, or parenting tasks - that can be tried between meetings. Progress is reviewed honestly and adjusted as life changes.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with mood and trauma-related issues and addictions. People come to her looking for clear tools, calmer reactions, and better ways to handle family tensions and caregiving demands.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Linda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood and to practice different ways of thinking. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and many everyday stressors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for times when feelings are intense and actions escalate.Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style too, meaning conversations are guided by the client's concerns and pace. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative - she and the client will try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer commute demands, and options to join from a quieter spot when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to fit daily life rather than promise a particular service.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois, New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting burdens, grief, addictions, sleep problems, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach combines Client-Centered listening with practical CBT and DBT tools. Conversations focus on concrete coping steps and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Can she work with people who do not live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; 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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