- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Career and identity
About Linda
Linda Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, relationship concerns, career uncertainty, and ADHD. Linda also helps with issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and family of origin difficulties.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behavior, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and goals, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide conversations about relationships and personal history.
Sessions focus on concrete steps and decision points. Linda listens to a person’s history, helps identify what matters now, and works on small changes that fit daily life. She pays attention to patterns that show up in relationships and work, and she offers tools for emotion regulation and coping with cravings or impulses.
People often come with big transitions or a sense of feeling stuck. Linda helps people sort priorities, practice new skills, and test changes between sessions. She emphasizes collaborative planning so progress can be measured and adjusted over time.
Her practice suits people who want clear strategies along with space to talk through personal meaning. Sessions are conducted in English and follow New Jersey practice standards for an LCSW.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters, even when anxiety or low mood is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Linda will review what matters to the person, discuss goals and preferences, and try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adjusted as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also make it simpler to use tools and worksheets in real time and practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals will help pick approaches and a session rhythm that match daily life and scheduling constraints.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to life purpose?
She works with stress, anxiety, career uncertainty, emptiness, and related concerns that often follow life changes. Life purpose is mentioned among the areas she supports.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based listening, and DBT skills. The aim is to combine practical strategies with conversations about values and relationships.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with stress, addictions, and related issues. Her practice includes work on self-esteem, sleep problems, and family of origin concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices within that state. Sessions follow the scope of practice for a New Jersey LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.