- 36 years experience
- LMHC credential
- Supports codependency
About Linda
Linda Martin is a licensed mental health counselor with 36 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or the aftereffects of trauma. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, codependency, and trouble communicating with others.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions usually involve talking through what feels most urgent, identifying patterns, and practicing new ways of coping. Linda aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on small, manageable changes.
Over her decades in practice she has worked with many people facing panic, phobias, mood challenges, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery from post-traumatic stress and to address feelings of emptiness, guilt, and isolation.
Linda is based in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She provides services in English and accepts clients from outside the United States when schedules allow.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire. That step helps match a person to a therapist and schedule sessions according to availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real symptoms and clear steps people can take. One common approach centers on addressing trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process stressful memories and reduce their everyday intensity; this helps with panic, nightmares, and avoidance. Another approach emphasizes skill building for anxiety and mood problems, teaching breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, and communication strategies to reduce isolation and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try strategies, track what changes, and adjust the plan to fit personal needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move or travel, while the therapist and client work together to choose the session length and pace that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and evidence-informed. Sessions focus on clear steps, pattern recognition, and coping skills you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 36 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients when scheduling permits.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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