Linda Spalding , LMHC

Linda Spalding is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical experience. She has practiced across a range of settings including private practice, residential programs, intensive outpatient care, and partial hospitalization, and has provided therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups while working with both corporate and nonprofit organizations.

Her clinical focus includes addictive disorders - both chemical and process addictions - as well as mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and workplace concerns, gender-related issues, and the needs of active duty military and veterans. She also addresses a broad spectrum of life challenges such as grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and intimacy-related concerns.

She draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, adapting her approach to each person rather than applying a single model to all situations. She emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify practical strategies and goals that fit their values and circumstances. Over three decades of diverse practice inform her flexible, client-centered style and her commitment to finding what works for each individual.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Linda Spalding uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She incorporates mindfulness therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can support emotional regulation and coping with chronic stress or pain. Motivational interviewing is another key tool she uses to explore readiness for change and strengthen personal motivation, which can be especially helpful for addictive behaviors and habit change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda works with each person to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Linda can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a variety of locations.