Linda Sitomer , LMFT

Linda Sitomer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. She brings long-standing clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, substance-related challenges, LGBT concerns, and grief and loss. Her license is CA LMFT 20374, reflecting her standing as a licensed clinician in the state.

Linda focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions. She helps people navigate major life transitions such as divorce and separation, cope with feelings of guilt or shame, and address loneliness or social anxiety. Her practice also attends to women’s issues and workplace-related stressors, offering practical support alongside emotional processing.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she partners with clients to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and identify realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, with attention to each person’s unique needs and goals. Linda aims to support clients through both immediate challenges and longer-term growth.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Support

Linda Sitomer uses evidence-based techniques geared toward practical coping and emotional processing. One approach focuses on skills-building for stress and anxiety, teaching concrete tools to manage overwhelming thoughts, regulate emotions, and handle day-to-day triggers in a step-by-step way. This approach is useful for people needing immediate strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.

She also applies structured support for addictions and relapse prevention, working with clients to identify patterns, plan for triggers, and develop healthier routines and supports. This work blends problem-solving with ongoing motivation and accountability to support recovery goals. Additionally, grief-focused therapeutic work helps individuals process loss, integrate difficult feelings, and find meaning while adapting to life changes.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Linda collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from home or work, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during transitions. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and stay engaged in treatment with licensed professionals and therapists who can support recovery and growth.