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Linda Gonzalez, LCSW

Collaborative LCSW guiding mindful growth
  • Strength-based approach
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Motivational interviewing

About Linda Gonzalez

Linda Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a collaborative, strength-based style to counseling. She integrates talk therapy with evidence-informed techniques drawn from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to help people clarify priorities, manage emotions, and pursue meaningful change.

Her practice emphasizes working together - clients and therapist form a partnership that honors existing strengths while identifying practical strategies for growth. Mindfulness-infused work is woven into conversation to support greater awareness and improved emotional regulation, while cognitive behavioral methods help examine unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective coping skills. Motivational interviewing adds a supportive structure for exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment to personal goals.

As an LCSW, she is a licensed clinical social worker trained to assess emotional needs and provide psychotherapy. Her approach aims to increase mental clarity, enhance emotional regulation, and promote sustained personal growth through tailored talk therapy and mindfulness-based practices. Prospective clients who are ready to explore changes and build toward a more fulfilling life are invited to begin the process together.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Linda Gonzalez have?

Linda Gonzalez has 25 years of experience.

Is Linda Gonzalez a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: IL LCSW 149.019632.

In which languages does Linda Gonzalez provide therapy?

Linda Gonzalez provides therapy in English.

Where is Linda Gonzalez located?

Linda Gonzalez is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Linda Gonzalez as my therapist?

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

Does Linda Gonzalez work with international clients?

Linda Gonzalez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Linda Gonzalez 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 Support



Linda Gonzalez draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for concerns like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can help with emotional regulation and stress management by encouraging present-moment noticing without judgment. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach aimed at resolving ambivalence and strengthening a person's own motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Linda works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home, on the go, or from other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of support and the ability to practice skills between sessions.

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