Linda Culver , LMHC

Linda Culver is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a nationally certified Master Addiction Counselor through NAADAC, practicing from Indiana. The LMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling, and the Master Addiction Counselor certification reflects specialized training in addiction treatment. With two decades of experience, she has worked in hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient settings with clients ranging from early teens to older adults.

Her dual background in addiction and mental health makes her particularly experienced supporting people in 12 Step recovery who are navigating related life challenges. Clinically, she leans toward a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes identifying and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns while focusing on choices and behavior. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of learning to notice and cope with emotions, believing that greater emotional awareness supports more effective coping and improved daily functioning.

She approaches grief, major life transitions, stress, and adjustment difficulties with a collaborative, walk-through style, helping clients move from feeling overwhelmed toward more manageable steps. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, and addictions. She maintains a weekday daytime-only schedule, with appointments generally available between 9:30 am and 2:30 or 3:30 pm, and offers multiple communication methods so individuals can choose what feels most comfortable.

Approaches for Online Recovery, Coping, and Relationship Work

Linda Culver commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this practical, skills-focused approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress management. Emotionally-focused therapy is another tool she employs to help people better understand and express emotions in relationships - it can support those struggling with intimacy, grief, and family conflicts. Motivational interviewing is used when readiness for change varies; this collaborative, nonjudgmental method helps people clarify goals and strengthen motivation for recovery or behavioral shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Linda works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote access. These options allow clients to receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while fitting sessions into daytime routines and varied lifestyles.