Linda Goldsmith , LMHC, LCPC

Linda Goldsmith is a seasoned therapist based in Florida with 25 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, sleep problems, and a wide range of mood and life-adjustment concerns. Her practice emphasizes healing from past experiences while strengthening resilience and self-understanding.

Linda draws on a compassionate, client-centered style that honors each person’s unique story. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies, and she also uses solution-focused ideas to set achievable goals and build momentum. Her approach aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and reconnect with inner resources.

She holds the credentials LMHC and LCPC, which mean Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor respectively. Linda combines professional training with empathy and a commitment to collaborative care, guiding clients through recovery from addiction, management of mood disorders, relationship repair, and adaptation to life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Linda Goldsmith

Linda Goldsmith uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship struggles, and navigating life transitions by emphasizing empathy and collaboration.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing everyday stress through practical skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool in her repertoire, offering skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and improving coping in moments of crisis.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Linda works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allow for flexible scheduling and easier access to consistent care. These formats support ongoing therapeutic work, make it simpler to integrate sessions into a busy life, and give clients multiple ways to connect with a therapist that fit their comfort and routine.