I have been a licensed therapist for over 25 years. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, residential, intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups for both corporate and nonprofit employers.
I work primarily with addictive disorders (both chemical and process), mood disorders, trauma, post traumatic stress disorders, relationship and work issues, gender disorders and active duty military and veterans.
I use several different therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. I do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I will work with you to find what works for you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH13949
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Linda Spalding. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Linda Spalding is an amazing help. She always listens to me and offers new insights into my situations. She's a wealth of knowledge and always seems to offer the right quote or recommend reading for me to gain more information about topics.
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Linda is a wonderfully kind, open, listener who gently guides you through self awareness, proactive planning, and inner work. I greatly valued her gentle approach to processing challenges, big feelings and tough days. I would highly recommend Linda.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Listens well and helps make problems seem normal and workable tasks
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Linda is a great listener and has helped me in many situations since I began my sessions with her. I'm grateful for her guidance through some tough areas of navigation and Linda has shared some great resources and helpful tips to manage some of the stresses and anxieties I face on a day-to-day basis.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Linda Spalding is an amazing therapist who has helped me through some of my most difficult times. She helps me to see my own strength.
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Amazing woman!
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management