Linda Goldsmith, LMHC, LCPC
Compassionate Florida therapist for complex challenges
- 25 years experience
- Trauma and addictions expertise
- Offers online sessions
About Linda Goldsmith
Linda Goldsmith is a licensed therapist practicing in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and life challenges. She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials - LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and maintains licensure in Florida (FL LMHC MH19009) and Illinois (IL LCPC 180004968).
Her work focuses on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, sleep problems, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She approaches each person with compassion and a holistic perspective, blending solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral principles to address current symptoms while exploring patterns rooted in past experience.
Linda aims to create a supportive therapeutic space where clients can examine emotions, build practical coping strategies, and strengthen resilience and self-understanding. She offers individualized care that attends to both immediate needs and longer-term growth, helping people reclaim stability and move toward meaningful change.
Her work focuses on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, sleep problems, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She approaches each person with compassion and a holistic perspective, blending solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral principles to address current symptoms while exploring patterns rooted in past experience.
Linda aims to create a supportive therapeutic space where clients can examine emotions, build practical coping strategies, and strengthen resilience and self-understanding. She offers individualized care that attends to both immediate needs and longer-term growth, helping people reclaim stability and move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Goldsmith have?
Linda Goldsmith has 25 years of experience.
Is Linda Goldsmith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials. License details are FL LMHC MH19009 and IL LCPC 180004968.
In which languages does Linda Goldsmith provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Goldsmith located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Linda Goldsmith as my therapist?
You can work with Linda Goldsmith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Goldsmith work with international clients?
Linda Goldsmith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Goldsmith 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 and Remote Care
Linda Goldsmith integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the person’s goals and experiences guide the work, which can be helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening emotional insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies when needed - DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help when feelings are intense or relationships are strained.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means tailoring techniques, pacing, and focus together so the plan evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere, accommodate busy routines, and support continuity of work when life circumstances change.