Linda Spalding , LMHC

Linda Spalding is a licensed mental health professional with more than 25 years of experience working across private practice, residential settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospital programs. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups for both corporate and nonprofit employers, bringing a breadth of clinical experience to complex emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her clinical focus includes addictive disorders - both chemical and process addictions - as well as mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and workplace difficulties, gender-related disorders, and care for active duty military and veterans. Linda combines practical clinical skills with a flexible approach to treatment so each plan reflects the needs of the person or family in front of her.

She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and uses evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Rather than applying a single method to every client, Linda tailors care collaboratively, working with clients to identify strategies and interventions that fit their goals and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Linda Spalding draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is used to support clients who are ambivalent about change - it emphasizes collaboration, explores personal motivation, and strengthens commitment to goals. Solution-focused therapy helps clients define clear, achievable goals and build on existing strengths to create concrete changes in their day-to-day lives.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Linda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules or those in different locations. These remote formats make it easier to sustain regular sessions, access licensed professionals from afar, and continue therapy through life transitions while maintaining continuity of care.