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Linda Mann

Compassionate, skills-based support for lasting change

LCSW Florida

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Linda

Linda Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, addiction and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws from an array of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's situation, combining practical skills with empathic listening to help clients build resilience and address co-occurring concerns such as substance use and mood disorders. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and identifying individual strengths as the foundation for change.

Linda integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with elements of dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop healthier coping strategies and clearer goals. She encourages a steady, skills-based approach to managing stress, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Linda works in Florida and offers a supportive environment for people navigating trauma, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, postpartum concerns, and a range of addiction and process-related challenges. She frames progress as a partnership, aiming to help clients translate insights into sustainable habits and improved daily functioning.

How Linda Applies Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Linda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related difficulties. CBT sessions often include structured exercises and behavior changes that translate well to remote work.

She also relies on Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while exploring personal values and motivations. This approach supports work on issues such as grief, self-esteem, and life transitions where rapport and validation are central.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda works with clients to evaluate which strategies fit their needs and adjusts interventions over time based on progress, preferences, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with her is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum even when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Linda commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and individualized, blending empathic, client-centered listening with practical skills and structured techniques to support lasting change.
What level of experience does she bring?
Linda brings 30 years of clinical experience across multiple settings, offering long-term perspective on complex and co-occurring issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW2380 and practices from that state.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English