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LMHC, LCPC

Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Linda

Linda Goldsmith brings 25 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice, supporting people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients on concerns such as stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting and career stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Linda also addresses issues related to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and end-of-life concerns.

Her style is compassionate and collaborative, blending Internal Family Systems ideas with client-centered care and evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical skills when appropriate. Sessions emphasize building self-understanding, practical coping strategies, and emotional regulation while also attending to patterns rooted in past experiences.

Linda aims to help people strengthen resilience, improve communication, and reclaim more satisfying relationships and daily functioning. Linda holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and brings a steady, empathetic presence to therapy.

Prospective clients can expect individualized attention that honors each person’s history and goals while focusing on practical steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Linda integrates Internal Family Systems with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral strategies in ways that can translate well to remote work. Internal Family Systems focuses on understanding and working with different parts of the self to reduce internal conflict and heal from past wounds; it can be helpful for trauma, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to help people explore feelings and discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, experiment with techniques, and tailor sessions so interventions match personal goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online formats include live video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and access support from home while still working with licensed professionals who adapt approaches to the online setting.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Linda address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Linda uses a compassionate, client-centered stance and incorporates evidence-informed methods like CBT and DBT alongside Internal Family Systems concepts to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced for 25 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Linda holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida. Her licensure details include FL LMHC MH19009 and IL LCPC 180004968.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Linda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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