Linda Sitomer , LMFT

Linda Sitomer is a California-licensed therapist with three decades of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, grief, and life transitions. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings focused clinical training in relational and individual concerns and a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy.

She works with clients facing LGBTQ+ related challenges, those coping with loss, and individuals navigating divorce, workplace strain, social anxiety, isolation, guilt, or shame. Her practice emphasizes helping clients develop coping skills, clarify goals, and move toward more fulfilling daily life.

Linda creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She frames the therapeutic process as a collaborative journey, offering guidance and support while empowering people to make meaningful change. Seeking help can require courage, and she aims to walk alongside clients as they take initial steps toward greater well-being and resilience.

Evidence-Based Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to concerns such as stress and anxiety, addictions, and grief. For stress and anxiety, she focuses on practical skills that help manage overwhelming thoughts and develop healthier routines, making day-to-day life more manageable. For addictions, her work emphasizes relapse prevention strategies and building sustainable coping practices to support recovery and reduce cravings. For grief and loss, she offers compassionate processing that helps people honor what they have lost while finding ways to rebuild meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Linda collaborates with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy in her practice is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and through life changes while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most helpful.