Linda Spalding , LMHC

Linda Spalding is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three decades of clinical experience working across private practice, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospital settings. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, and has collaborated with both corporate and nonprofit employers to support diverse client needs.

Her primary focus includes addictive disorders - both chemical dependencies and behavioral or process addictions - along with mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and workplace concerns, gender-related issues, and care for active duty military members and veterans. Over the years she has developed a broad skill set to address complex presentations such as depression, anxiety, and the interpersonal difficulties that often accompany them.

Clinically she draws from several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Linda emphasizes a collaborative approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model, working with each person to identify strategies and interventions that fit their circumstances and goals. Her practice balances practical skill building with attention to the individual story and context that shape recovery and growth.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Linda Spalding commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also incorporates motivational interviewing, a client-centered method that helps people explore their own reasons for change and build internal motivation, particularly effective for addictive behaviors and ambivalence about treatment. Additionally, solution-focused therapy is used to identify strengths and practical steps toward specific goals, making it a good fit for clients seeking targeted, short-term progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Linda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, all while supporting consistent engagement and convenience for clients.