Linda Gardepe , LCSW, LICSW

Linda Gardepe is a licensed social worker with 11 years of practice. She uses a client-centered approach to help people talk through stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

She aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. People can share what matters most and set goals at a steady pace. The first step is often the hardest, and she recognizes that courage it takes to start.

Linda draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety and build calm in day-to-day life. These tools are practical and easy to use between appointments.

For trauma and painful memories she uses EMDR to work with distress tied to past events. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Linda blends these approaches to fit each person's needs rather than using one single method.

She has worked across settings for over a decade and is licensed in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as LCSW and LICSW. Sessions are offered in English and may be delivered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to suit different schedules. Linda supports people dealing with LGBT concerns, career stress, postpartum depression, chronic illness, and other life challenges.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person. Online this means the therapist follows the client's lead, asks what matters most, and helps set achievable goals in a way that fits the person's life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. Delivered by video or phone, CBT provides concrete homework and quick skills to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, and the work is collaborative every step of the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when you want face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let you send notes or updates between sessions and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.