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

Accepting new clients

25 years experience

About Linda Pollack

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who has been practicing in Arizona for twenty years. My experience includes
providing individual and group therapy to adults and adolescents in the areas of Life Management Skills, Mental Health Concerns, Career Path Development, Addictions, Domestic Violence, Relapse Prevention and Anger Management. I believe in a multi-modal therapeutic approach that assist clients in identifying and nurturing strengths they already possess. A strong therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is essential as well as a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on the mind , body and spirit in balance. It is my belief that a body in balance leads to greater self-esteem, self-awareness and self-acceptance.

I look forward to working together with you. I assure you that I will provide a comforting, judgement free, and safe space that supports personal growth, healing and achievement.

Licenses

LPC

LPC-10720

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
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
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Linda is WISE and incredible. If you want a therapist who won't be direct, she's not your pick. I love her honesty.”

“Awesome therapist! I have a lot of trouble speaking to others and talking on the phone but after ending the session I just felt relief because someone finally understood me. I felt happy and positive. I felt like she had said the things I always wanted to say.”

“An incredible human! Highly recommend and greatly appreciated. Helps me tremendously.”

“Fantastic counselor, patient, and very attuned to working with teens.”

“Good therapist and understanding”

“I am incredibly thankful for my counselor. She is straightforward and never sugarcoat anything, which is exactly what I need. Every session with her brightens my day. Our time together always feels too short for everything I want to share. She creates a comfortable and inviting space where I always feel heard and cared for. This space feels genuinely safe. I am deeply grateful for her experience, willingness, skills, intelligence, humor, and more. I definitely found the right person for me.”

“Therapy has always been something i have been afraid of, and although the process is in early stages Linda immediately make me feel safe and comfortable, making it easy to open up more”

“Linda is wise, practical, and extremely caring. I appreciate that she doesn’t mince words and she always is very direct. She has helped me with so many things. It is impossible to list. I’m so grateful that I found her!”

“It’s been great working with Linda so far, highly recommend”

“Linda has such great expertise and relatable anecdotes about almost everything, like an honest friend in private! She also suggests resources besides the helpful worksheets that enhance navigating through whatever challenges you're going through. I would highly recommend her!”

“Understanding woman with decades of expertise under her belt”

“Linda is INCREDIBLE!!! She doesn't pussy-foot around! I've been going to therapy throughout my life. I thought she would need many sessions to help me and she didn't. She didn't waste a second to address what I really needed. I love her already. New best friend and amazing counselor. Thank you Linda!”

“I have not worked with Linda very long yet but I feel very much non judgment and true care and concern. She has responded quickly and has helped push me towards my goals. I know she has a lot of life experience and wants to help in every way she can!”

“She is honest and down to earth. If you are wrong she will tell you. She is real life!!!”

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.