I am licensed in New Jersey with 7 years of professional work experience and working with alcohol and substance abuse clients. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05384400
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Great therapist, listens, understands, supports and respects every conversation. Definitely, allows me to communicate my feelings/emotions, thoughts and directs me to finding my own solutions.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
My therapist is wonderful. Tough love and empathetic.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I want to start off by saying my therapist Linda is the best! I feel so comfortable taking therapy with her. She is very kind, sweet , & most importantly patient. We have our session and she listens to advise as best as she can. I really like that I feel comfortable talking to her about my issues & feelings. I appreciate Linda so much for the little time we’ve spent have session. I hope to become the best I can be with her help & expertise.
I Thank you Linda
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and
Linda is super helpful and informative. She is a great listener, gives undivided attention and great feedback!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
Linda has been such an incredible partner during this stage of my life. She listens well, is able to help me process my feelings and gives great council/perspective and tools to help foster a healthier mental environment so i can be the person i need to be for the people that matter most in my life.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Linda is an excellent therapist. She guides the conversation very well and it creates a supportive space that has helped me. I highly recommend Linda for anyone seeking genuine guidance and growth from a knowledgeable and experienced professional.
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd