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Linda Gonzalez, LCSW

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

Linda Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. She draws on a strengths-based, collaborative stance that centers the client's experience while offering practical strategies informed by evidence-based approaches.

Background and approach

Her work integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive and motivational techniques to foster clearer thinking and improved emotional regulation. Clients seeking support for issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, grief, relationship or family challenges, and career or identity concerns may find her blend of talk therapy and skills training useful.

She also addresses a broad range of related topics including chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment wounds, communication difficulties, and end-of-life matters. Licensed in Illinois as an LCSW, Gonzalez aims to help people move toward greater resilience and purpose through tailored, compassionate care.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, empathetic stance in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and builds on individual strengths to foster insight and self-directed change. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to explore values, identity, and life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through concrete exercises and homework, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and attention-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients manage intense feelings and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is often collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan that feels practical and manageable.

Online therapy in this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed to support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Linda work with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship and family issues, career and life transitions, and sleep or anger difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and strength-based, combining talk therapy with mindfulness and practical skill-building from cognitive and motivational frameworks.
What is her background and experience?
Linda has 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health and life adjustment issues, using a mix of psychotherapy techniques to support client growth.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.019632 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Linda offers several online formats including 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 are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

About

Linda Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 25 years of experience, currently accepting new clients.