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LMHC, LCPC

Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Linda

Linda Goldsmith is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of trauma and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

With 25 years of clinical experience, she brings steady, empathic support to clients facing depression, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep disruption, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges. Her background includes work across a wide range of life changes and caregiving contexts, and she aims to help clients build clearer coping strategies and stronger self-understanding.

Goldsmith draws from client-centered practices alongside cognitive and behavioral tools to address unhelpful patterns while honoring each person’s lived experience. She integrates elements of dialectical skills and relationship-focused methods when appropriate, tailoring interventions to the individual’s goals.

Practically oriented yet warm, her style emphasizes collaboration, resilience-building, and problem-solving so clients can navigate recovery, reduce distress, and regain a sense of agency in daily life. Licensed as an LMHC and LCPC, she practices in Florida and offers a range of remote session formats to fit different schedules.

Prospective clients are invited to begin with a brief matching process to find a therapist schedule that fits their needs.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Linda Goldsmith frequently uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals to guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard while they explore emotions, build self-awareness, and set personal priorities for change.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. CBT offers clear strategies for managing symptoms and developing practical coping skills. When emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties are central, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationship skills that support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. This allows treatment to evolve as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to fit therapy into work, family, or caregiving routines.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, mood disorders, and ADHD among other concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills, focusing on practical coping strategies and emotional exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Linda Goldsmith has 25 years of experience providing mental health support across many presenting problems and life stages.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed as an LMHC and LCPC with practice in Florida; licence details include FL LMHC MH19009 and IL LCPC 180004968.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
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, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, Illinois, New York

Languages

English

What Linda can help with

Linda Goldsmith works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Linda works with individuals through complex emotional issues.

Linda works with clients navigating depression and anxiety.

How Linda approaches therapy

Linda's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Linda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 25 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Linda aims to create a supportive environment.