Therapist profile
Linda Wilcox, LCSW, CSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Parenting strain
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Linda
LCSW Linda Wilcox is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience practicing in Indiana. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage day-to-day pressures.
Linda focuses on clear, direct conversation about what is happening at home. She listens and helps people name what is most urgent. Sessions can include skill practice, short exercises, and straightforward planning to manage symptoms between meetings.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. That means she might work on changing unhelpful thinking, building acceptance skills, improving emotional regulation, and paying attention to present-moment experience. Techniques are chosen to address stress, grief, parenting demands, and relationship tensions.
Linda also addresses issues that often sit beneath the obvious problem. She helps people process abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and life changes such as midlife transitions or end-of-life concerns. Conversations may cover communication problems and navigating difficult family roles.
Sessions begin with clear goals and practical steps. She invites clients to try small changes and notice results. The work is collaborative and paced to fit real-life responsibilities like work and caregiving.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It supports moving toward personal values while carrying difficult emotions, which can help with grief, parenting stress, and anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete techniques to change patterns that feed anxiety and depression, and it can include homework like thought records and behavior experiments.
Mindfulness practice is used to build awareness of present-moment experience and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness skills often appear alongside ACT and CBT work to help with emotional regulation and stress management.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and adjust based on what helps. Goals, daily responsibilities, and individual preferences guide which techniques are emphasized.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around caregiving, work, or medical appointments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, not needing travel time, and flexibility for people juggling family responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Tennessee, Indiana
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, abandonment issues, and midlife changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Expect practical skills, short exercises, and conversation that links insights to everyday routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults in Indiana. That experience includes work with grief, trauma, and caregiver concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She practices as an LCSW and CSW and is based in Indiana with licensure in Colorado and Tennessee noted as CO LCSW and TN LCSW.
Can I meet with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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