Therapist profile
Linda Schmidt, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW in New Jersey - addictions and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05384400
- NPI
- 1407132012
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Addictions support
- Relationship patterns
- Skills focused work
About Linda
Linda Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, sleeping problems, career concerns, and ADHD. Linda also helps individuals dealing with codependency and related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and family of origin problems.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Linda listens for what is working already and builds on those strengths to address recurring patterns like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing oneself in relationships.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to teach skills for managing strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy help explore values, relationships, and the ways early bonds affect present choices.
In session she tends to be straightforward and task-focused. Conversations often include skills practice, small behavior changes, and planning for real-life situations such as setting limits or addressing substance use. She supports people who want to change how they relate to others without promising specific outcomes.
Linda primarily offers sessions in English and works from her New Jersey licensure. People who are considering therapy are encouraged to confirm session options and the process for scheduling before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can be useful for reducing avoidance and for moving past stuck patterns such as staying in unhelpful roles to keep others calm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that increase anxiety, low mood, or conflict. It often includes homework and real-world practice of new ways to respond.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose times that work around work or caregiving and can be a practical way to continue skill practice between in-person visits. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule your first appointment so you know what to expect.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, sleeping problems, career issues, and ADHD, plus related topics such as codependency and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills oriented, using clear steps and exercises to change patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.