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Linda Orlando

Practical, strength-based CBT-informed care

LCPC Maine

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Linda

Linda Orlando is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) offering a collaborative, skills-focused approach that often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered methods.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical tools to address stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, attention challenges, and a wide range of life transitions, while recognizing each person brings expertise about their own experience.

With nine years of clinical work based in Maine, Linda supports people facing relationship concerns, career obstacles, parenting challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles, and she also brings attention to issues such as chronic illness, body image, and gender-related matters. Her style centers on identifying strengths, clarifying values, and developing concrete coping strategies to manage day-to-day demands.

Clients can expect a respectful, encouraging partnership that balances symptom-focused techniques with exploration of personal meaning and narrative. Linda frames growth as a process and works with each person to set achievable goals, build resilience, and navigate transitions at a pace that fits their needs.

Approach-driven online therapy for changes and challenges

Linda commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep disturbance. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while taking actions that align with what matters most.

Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match changing needs and priorities rather than relying on a single method from the outset.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, support people with busy routines, and permit ongoing skill practice between synchronous meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and career issues, parenting and family difficulties, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is practical and collaborative, often using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered methods to build coping skills and explore values.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Linda holds an LCPC credential and brings nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is licensed to practice and provides services from Maine as indicated in her profile and credential details.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily problemsGender dysphoriaInfidelityLife purposeMood disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English