Linda Simon , LICSW

Linda Simon is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 35 years of professional experience. She creates a calm, approachable environment where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and issues related to women's wellbeing.

Her style balances talking through feelings with finding practical next steps. Sessions include both reflection and hands-on strategies that can be used between meetings. That mix aims to reduce overwhelm and make progress feel manageable.

Linda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that influence current relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, concrete goals and build momentum toward change.

People come to her for many concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar and mood disorders, postpartum depression, ADHD, workplace stress, and life purpose questions. She also supports those facing divorce, blended family challenges, aging and geriatric issues, and forgiveness or guilt work.

Sessions are available in English by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and scheduling and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How Linda's Approaches Work Online

Linda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical goals and quick steps to move forward, which is useful for people who want clear progress in short order.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, then adapt methods over time. Together they decide whether to emphasize thought work, insight into past patterns, or goal-oriented exercises based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone check in quickly, and text messaging supports brief updates or coaching between meetings. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences.