Linda Gardepe

Practical, collaborative therapy focused on change

LCSW, LICSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Linda

Linda Gardepe brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also drawing on client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods. She emphasizes collaborative work that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build emotional skills, and develop concrete strategies for daily challenges.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience, Linda supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and career uncertainty, as well as relationship and intimacy difficulties. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive features, panic and phobias, postpartum depression, and complex issues such as chronic illness, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.

Linda pairs trauma-focused tools like EMDR and DBT skills with motivational interviewing techniques when helpful, tailoring interventions to each person's goals and readiness. Licensed in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as an LCSW and LICSW, she creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Linda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive patterns. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to support self-exploration and confidence building. When trauma symptoms are present she may integrate EMDR techniques to address distress tied to past events and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Linda works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts interventions over time, combining skill-building, experiential work, and reflective conversation so treatment matches evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or connect across distances. These options let clients maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic tools and feedback between sessions while working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, and self-esteem issues, along with trauma and abuse and related symptoms such as panic, phobias, and PTSD.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques, and may include DBT skills or EMDR when appropriate to the client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Linda has 11 years of professional practice working with a wide range of concerns from mood and anxiety disorders to trauma-related difficulties.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with license details PA LCSW CW023629 and MA LICSW 127831 and practices from Pennsylvania.

Is she available to work with clients who are not in the United States?

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those outside the U.S.

Which session formats are offered?

Linda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

Languages

English