Linda Burrell , LMHC

Linda Burrell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with a strong background in both clinical and government settings. She earned her graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University, graduating at the top of her class, and completed an internship at Harbor House, a domestic violence shelter. Her credentials also include Board National Certified Counselor (NCC), a national recognition for counseling competence. Over a 12-year career she has worked extensively with the Veterans Healthcare System and with the Department of the Army and Department of the Navy, providing mental health and career counseling to service members, and she has served local social service agencies as well.

Her experience spans work with adults, adolescents, and children in individual and group formats. She has helped people coping with PTSD, military sexual trauma, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and family problems, and she has played an active role supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Her clinical interests include stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, sleep problems, and a range of other mood and behavioral difficulties.

Linda emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered approach and most often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while adapting methods when a client’s needs call for a different strategy. She values rapport, empathy, trust, and respect as the foundation of therapy and acknowledges that meaningful change usually requires openness, commitment, and active participation from the person in treatment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Linda Burrell integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the individual’s goals; it helps people feel heard and supported while exploring personal strengths and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Linda works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which strategies fit best based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts methods over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow people to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, accommodate varied schedules, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain regular progress within a therapeutic plan.