Linda Spalding

Compassionate, seasoned counselor with practical strategies

LMHC Florida

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Linda

Linda Spalding is a licensed mental health counselor with three decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a practical, client-centered attitude to each case, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to individual needs rather than relying on a single formula. Linda's practice emphasizes collaboration and problem solving while attending to the emotional and behavioral patterns that can keep difficulties in place.

Her background includes work across independent practice, residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospital settings, along with experience providing services for corporate and nonprofit organizations. Over the years she has supported clients facing mood disorders, trauma and abuse, intimacy and communication struggles, caregiver strain, and issues related to substance and behavioral addictions.

Linda holds an LMHC and practices in Florida, offering a mix of structured interventions and supportive guidance to help clients set and pursue realistic goals.

How therapy styles translate to online care

Linda commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often focuses on skills for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress regulation, which can support emotional balance and coping with chronic stress or pain. Motivational Interviewing is another part of her toolkit and is geared toward strengthening a client's motivation for change when facing ambivalence about substance use, behavior change, or lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past, then adapts methods to fit each person's needs rather than applying a single fixed model.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and daily responsibilities. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, accommodate varying comfort levels with technology, and allow clients and licensed professionals to continue work during transitions in life or location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, mood and relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiving stress.

What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?

Linda uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each client's needs.

How much experience does she bring to practice?

She has been practicing for 30 years and has worked in settings that include independent practice, residential treatment, intensive outpatient, partial hospital programs, and organizational contracts.

What credentials and location information are available?

She holds an LMHC and practices in Florida with license details listed as FL LMHC MH13949.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Linda offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English