Linda Spalding, LMHC
Seasoned LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma
- Addictions and mood disorders
- Trauma and relationships
- Motivational and solution-focused
About Linda Spalding
Linda Spalding is a licensed mental health professional with deep experience supporting people through addiction, mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges and work-related stress. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), she has worked across private practice, residential treatment, intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs, offering care to individuals, couples, families and groups for both corporate and nonprofit employers.
Her clinical focus includes both chemical and process addictions, post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related concerns, as well as relationship and gender-related issues. She has also worked with active duty military members and veterans, addressing the complex needs that can arise from service and transition.
Linda draws from multiple evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies, tailoring interventions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. She partners with clients to identify practical goals and approaches that fit each person’s circumstances and preferences, adapting work to the pace and priorities of the client.
Throughout her practice she emphasizes collaboration and pragmatic problem solving, helping people build skills for coping, improving relationships and moving forward after setbacks.
Her clinical focus includes both chemical and process addictions, post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related concerns, as well as relationship and gender-related issues. She has also worked with active duty military members and veterans, addressing the complex needs that can arise from service and transition.
Linda draws from multiple evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies, tailoring interventions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. She partners with clients to identify practical goals and approaches that fit each person’s circumstances and preferences, adapting work to the pace and priorities of the client.
Throughout her practice she emphasizes collaboration and pragmatic problem solving, helping people build skills for coping, improving relationships and moving forward after setbacks.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Spalding have?
Linda Spalding has 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Linda Spalding a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH13949.
In which languages does Linda Spalding provide therapy?
Linda Spalding provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Spalding located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Linda Spalding as my therapist?
You can work with Linda Spalding through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Spalding work with international clients?
Yes, Linda Spalding works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Spalding 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 with therapy 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 and Online Care with Linda Spalding
Linda Spalding uses approaches that emphasize practical change and client collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation to make changes, often used in work with addictions and readiness for change. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate goals and strengths, helping clients build small, concrete steps toward the future they want.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Linda works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and circumstances evolve. Licensed professionals tailor strategies to each person rather than applying a single protocol.
Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options support consistent access to therapists and allow work on skills, problem solving and emotional support in ways that match a client’s routine and comfort level.