Therapist profile
Linda Gonzalez, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and life concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT and DBT elements
About Linda
Linda Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and career or life-change issues. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer decision-making rather than labels or jargon.
Her background blends talk therapy with mindfulness and evidence-informed techniques. Linda uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation when that is useful.
In a session she tends to set small, manageable goals and checks progress with the person. Conversations often include skill practice, straightforward feedback, and brief mindfulness exercises to calm the nervous system and improve focus. Homework or short exercises may be suggested between meetings.
Linda pays attention to practical life demands that come with parenting, caregiving, and working. She helps people talk through family problems, communication breakdowns, caregiving stress, abandonment concerns, and issues that arise with aging relatives or first responder and veteran stress.
People who prefer clear steps, frequent skill building, and collaborative problem solving tend to find her approach a good fit. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to schedule an initial session and set goals together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person's priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person identify what matters most and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it involves simple experiments and practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Linda will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That helps keep sessions focused and useful rather than vague or purely theoretical.
The biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online meetings useful because they can fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school commitments. Shorter check-ins, phone-only options, or video meetings each have practical benefits such as lower bandwidth, quicker transitions, or the ability to use body-based mindfulness while not on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness practices and CBT or DBT skill-building to an online setting to support steady progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, sleep problems, career and life changes, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using talk therapy combined with mindfulness and practical skills from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a wide range of issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with clients in that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.