Linda Thomas

Compassionate clinical social worker with 30 years' experience

LISW-CP South Carolina

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

About Linda

Linda Thomas is a South Carolina licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She brings practical, evidence-informed methods to work with clients facing trauma, intimate issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, and a wide range of behavioral health concerns including substance use and co-morbid conditions.

Her career began after completing an MSW at Florida State University and included internships advocating for people experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness, and supporting individuals in an addictions/detox setting. In the early 1990s she initiated one of the first HIV support groups in Atlanta and later provided psychiatric assessment work in an emergency department setting.

She has also completed contract work with the Department of Defense providing services to active duty personnel stationed in Germany, Norway, and Greenland. Linda holds the LISW-CP credential and has worked across clinical settings over a long career, offering a combination of practical skills and compassionate listening to help clients set goals and build coping strategies.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Linda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic. ACT emphasizes helping clients clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then tailors a plan that may combine techniques from different models. This helps ensure the therapeutic work fits each person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across locations. These formats allow clients to engage in skills practice, values-based work, and behavioral experiments from wherever they are, while maintaining continuity of care even when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Linda Thomas address in therapy?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and many related issues such as codependency and life purpose.

What kind of therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her work draws on multiple approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to match interventions to client needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has practiced for 30 years across clinical and community settings, from hospital emergency departments to addiction services and support groups.

Where is she licensed and based?

Linda is licensed in South Carolina with the credential LISW-CP and maintains clinical ties to the Charleston area.

Can clients who live outside the U.S. work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to English-speaking clients outside the United States.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English