Linda Spalding , LMHC

Linda Spalding is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three decades of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, mood and trauma-related challenges. She has practiced in a wide range of settings including private practice, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs and partial hospital programs, and has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups for both corporate and nonprofit employers.

Her clinical focus includes addictive disorders - both chemical and process addictions - as well as mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and work issues, gender-related concerns, and care for active duty military and veterans. Over the course of her career she has also addressed depression, anxiety, grief, family problems and many other life changes that affect functioning and wellbeing.

Linda uses a flexible, client-centered approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy and collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their goals and circumstances. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she applies clinical training and years of experience to tailor practical therapeutic plans that align with each client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Linda Spalding

Linda Spalding draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression and addictive behaviors by teaching practical skills for daily life. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel ambivalent about change; it is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that encourages personal motivation for recovery or behavior change. Solution-focused therapy complements these methods with a goal-oriented focus on strengths and practical steps, helping clients build on what works and move toward specific changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Linda works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals and preferences. She partners with each person to adjust strategies over time so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or international locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while making it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.