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Linda Duffy, LCSW, LICSW

Experienced LCSW focused on trauma and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Online sessions available

About Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy is a licensed social worker in Massachusetts with 20 years of professional experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related challenges. She combines practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing patterns that interfere with relationships and life goals.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. Linda emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life while honoring the courage it takes to seek change. Her approach attends to attachment and family-of-origin themes, communication and codependency concerns, and issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose.

Linda holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced clinical training and years of practice. She supports clients through a range of life transitions including midlife challenges, hospice and end-of-life counseling, recovery from traumatic brain injury, and women's issues. Linda aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and develop greater self-love, resilience, and connection.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Linda Duffy have?

Linda Duffy has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Linda Duffy a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details: CT LCSW 014060, MA LICSW 115647.

In which languages does Linda Duffy provide therapy?

Linda Duffy provides therapy in English.

Where is Linda Duffy located?

Linda Duffy is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Linda Duffy as my therapist?

You can work with Linda Duffy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Linda Duffy work with international clients?

Linda Duffy does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Linda Duffy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online healing and growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and develop practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and issues of life purpose.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, helping clients improve intimacy, communication, and patterns of codependency. This approach supports work on family-of-origin issues, relationship struggles, and healing from trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through skill-building and structured exercises. It is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and problems with self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Linda works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on her training in multiple modalities to tailor the plan to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or medical schedules. These options increase accessibility for those managing busy lives, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities while maintaining the continuity of care provided by licensed professionals and therapists.

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