Linda Comeau , LMFT

Linda Comeau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut with 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings a systems-oriented perspective shaped by extensive work across outpatient settings and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, offering support to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions.

Her training includes a B.S. in Education from the University of Connecticut, an M.S. in Education from Central Connecticut State University, and an M.S. in Counseling with a focus on Marital and Family Therapy earned in 1992 at Central Connecticut State University. Before becoming a therapist she spent nearly two decades as a public school teacher, a background that contributes to her clarity, patience, and practical orientation in clinical work.

Clinically she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods within a family therapy framework, emphasizing effective communication, healthy boundary setting, realistic expectations, self-care, and social supports as foundations for improved well-being. She adopts a warm, strength-based stance and collaborates with clients to identify achievable shifts in attitudes and behaviors that restore balance and increase life satisfaction. Linda values the courage it takes to make change and approaches each relationship with respect and appreciation for what clients bring to the work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Linda integrates evidence-based strategies into online work to address emotional and relational concerns in practical, accessible ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, test new perspectives, and build concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current bonds and communication styles - it is especially useful for couples, families, and individuals dealing with intimacy, trust, or attachment-related distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages mindful awareness of thoughts and feelings while helping clients clarify values and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can support coping with life changes, chronic stress, and persistent emotional struggle.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients participate in decisions about techniques and pacing so therapy aligns with what matters most to them.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Working with licensed professionals remotely can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access consistent support, and practice new skills in real-world contexts.