Linda Levinson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

10 years experience

About Linda Levinson

After earning a dual degree in mental health and substance abuse treatment, I began to work with clients who were recovering from opioid abuse and co-occurring disorders. This gave me the unique capacity to help clients not only with addiction, but also trauma, stress, depression, low self-confidence, guilt & shame, anger, and anxiety among many other issues. In addition to general counseling services, I am seasoned in working with process addictions such as shopping, video gaming, Internet, exercise, gambling, and sex and love addictions.

I have worked with many clients in the LGBTQIA community and value diversity for others and myself. I have the knowledge and skills to work with clients who struggle with sexual identity and help emotionally work through many issues that arise as a result of sexual trauma, grief or dysfunction. I also work with many clients who open and/or non-monogamous relationships. I believe that acceptance and empowerment is the foundation of this work.

I use my accumulated skills to help you identify what is holding you back and how your past helps you identify your strengths to achieve the life you want. I can use a variety of approaches to fit your needs.

Licenses

LPCC

E.2102223

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“It has been very helpful!”

“Linda is amazing, I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Linda is so sweet and kind. She listens to everything that I say and hear what I am hurting with, without interruptions. I know right now I’m still struggling but I know that she is also seeing progress in what I am doing. I just need to keep pushing forward and believe in myself no matter what. Linda has been the bestest therapist I’ve had so far (not saying my previous ones are the best cause they are as well) I just feel a lot more open to talk about anything, and to hear her feedback)”

“I absolutely love having Linda as a therapist!! She is very knowledgeable on everything I’ve talked to her about. When I tell her how I’m feeling or about things I’m doing that I feel people would judge me for, she’s supportive and there to tell or remind that I don’t need anyone’s permission or approval to do what I want as a 50+ year old woman. She has helped me get past some very hard times and deal with some past issues from trauma in my childhood. Linda is the best!!”

“I adore Linda and always look forward to our sessions.”

“Linda is an excellent listener and uses her expertise to get me the guidance and support I desperately need. I would strongly recommend her to others seeking help.”

“Linda has been a great support for me during a very difficult time. I really appreciate her expertise and approach.”

“Linda is wonderful. She's thoughtful and kind. She helped me through some difficult times and I couldn't recommend her enough. Excellent listener and provides unique perspectives that really helped me.”

“I love Linda. She’s a very thoughtful therapist who listens very well and she’s knowledgeable on the topics she addresses. She’s supportive but also to the point.”

“I put off doing therapy for years but after just a few weeks of working with Linda I wish I would’ve started sooner! Linda has been fantastic so far, I can’t recommend her enough!”

“Linda is amazing.”

“Love her!!!”

“Finally getting back into therapy and Linda has made the transition much easier. I have really enjoyed our first two sessions and that she has given me homework and a book to read! Looking forward to many more to help to grow my mind and soul ?”

“Listens. Recommends resources.”

“Linda is amazing! Highly highly recommended!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.