Linda is very knowledgeable. I’ve had lots of break through moments with Linda. I trust her guidance and feel really safe with her and I’m a trauma survivor so that says a lot, thank you Linda!
MS, LMFT Linda Thompson
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Linda Thompson is an experienced, licensed Medical Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy.
More about me
Licensing:
MS, LMFT
Years in Practice:
17
State:
CA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I grew up in a very diverse community where all cultures and unique perspectives were embraced and encouraged. I attended California State University, East Bay Campus and completed a bachelor's degree in English Literature with a minor in Spanish and went on to finish a Masters of Science in Counseling with an option in Marriage and Family Therapy. Since becoming licensed in 2004, I have maintained a Private Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for 17 years. During my education and internships I received extensive training in helping clients through crises, healing from trauma, understanding family systems, de-escalating conflicts and strengthening their problem-solving and self-care skills to improve the outcomes in their lives. I have worked at Community Mental Health Centers, in School settings, as a Family Court Mediator and also as a Supervisor for new intern-level therapists.
I believe that it is always important to use genuine caring and empathy so that my clients will feel that each therapy session is customized to their needs. I am here to come alongside you, whether you are healing, learning or questioning. The story is yours. I use a Solution Focused approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Expressive Arts and Mindfulness exercises to help you develop the next chapter of your story. I specialize in helping my clients learn new skills and tools to improve self-esteem, become more empowered in their lives and improve their relationships. I teach people specifically "how to" go about making changes and implement these new skills, especially when they have had difficulty doing so in the past. In other words, I help people get "unstuck" from behaviors or thought patterns that no longer serve them while also helping them develop a path to increased happiness and improved quality of life.
I feel very honored to have the trust of my clients and to be of help to people during times of transition in their lives.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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- Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD
- Languages Spoken
- English Spanish
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