Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC

Linda Goldsmith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, trauma, grief, and codependency concerns.

Linda uses straightforward, talk-based work to help people understand what keeps them stuck. Sessions focus on current problems and small, practical steps that people can try between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions.

Her work also leans on client-centered and relational methods. That means listening for patterns in relationships and communication, and helping people try new ways of relating. For those dealing with partner conflict, she uses principles from the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to practice clearer communication and repair efforts.

People who come in worried about people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships will find short-term skills and longer-term pattern work. Linda pays attention to practical habits - sleep, routines, boundaries - as part of making change easier to maintain. She also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns when these affect daily coping.

Her style is direct and focused on what a person can do next. She asks about goals, tracks progress, and adjusts the plan as needs change. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the counselor credentials listed above.

Therapeutic approaches and working online