- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Linda
Linda Acosta-Smith is a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns. Her practice also addresses addictions, anger, self-esteem, grief, parenting and career challenges.
Linda focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She uses straightforward strategies drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
People who contact her often bring complicated life changes. That includes stepping into blended household roles, coping with chronic illness or juggling career and parenting demands. She talks through communication problems, codependency, and the guilt or isolation that can come with big transitions.
Her sessions pay attention to emotion regulation and problem solving. She offers DBT-informed techniques for managing strong feelings and CBT-style work to test thoughts that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down reactivity and build clearer choices.
Linda notes that spiritual perspectives can matter to some clients and she is comfortable including those views in conversation when helpful. She aims for concrete goals and small steps that connect to everyday life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Linda uses client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral therapy in a way that fits online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation focuses on the person's priorities, listening to what matters and shaping goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce distress, which adapts well to remote sessions.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach concrete tools for handling strong feelings, stabilizing reactions, and improving communication. These skills can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during remote meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying an approach and adjusting it as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about the session types offered when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so sessions are simpler to schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and related concerns such as grief, parenting strain and career stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using skills from CBT, DBT and mindfulness to address feelings and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults through mood disorders, trauma, life changes and more.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.