Linda Levinson

Compassionate clinician for addiction and life transitions

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Linda

Linda Levinson is an LPCC with a decade of clinical experience rooted in mental health and substance abuse work.

Background and approach

She began her career assisting people recovering from opioid use and co-occurring disorders, and over time built expertise addressing addiction broadly as well as related concerns such as trauma, stress, depression, low self-confidence, guilt and shame, anger, and anxiety.

Her background includes working with behavioral and process addictions like shopping, video gaming, Internet use, exercise, gambling, and sex and love addictions. Levinson also brings experience supporting clients from the LGBTQIA community and those navigating sexual identity, sexual trauma, relationship openings, and non-monogamous arrangements.

She emphasizes acceptance and empowerment as central principles and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to match individual needs. In sessions she helps clients identify what is holding them back, recognize strengths that emerge from past experience, and take practical steps toward goals related to relationships, grief, coping, career, and wellbeing.

Based in Ohio and licensed as an LPCC, she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-focused and client-centered strategies to tailor care to each person’s situation and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Linda Levinson commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping. These methods are practical and often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addiction-related behaviors, and anger. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be helpful for stress, grief, chronic difficulties, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and occurs collaboratively. The therapist will listen to each person’s concerns, discuss goals and preferences, and recommend strategies that fit the client’s situation. Adjustments are made over time so the method evolves with progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style. These options make it possible to continue consistent care around work, family, and travel constraints while using the above approaches in ways that fit the client’s daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting and career concerns, as well as bipolar symptoms and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends client-centered listening with active methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment techniques, mindfulness, existential exploration, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse settings, including work with people recovering from opioid use and co-occurring disorders.

What are her credentials and location?

She is licensed as an LPCC with licence number OH LPCC E.2102223 and practices from Ohio.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

How does someone begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English