About Linda
Dr. Linda Young is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in Florida for 35 years. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and grief.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that process. Over three decades of practice have given her experience with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and the isolation that often follows hard times.
Background and approach
She listens for what matters most and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce symptoms and build daily routines that feel manageable. Her style is straightforward and calm.
She works with people to set realistic goals and tries different approaches until something fits. Progress is measured in small changes that add up over time. Dr.
Young uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concern at hand. She explains options clearly and helps people understand how a given approach could help with anxiety, grief, or addictive behaviors. The aim is to make therapy feel useful and relevant to everyday life.
People meet with her by video, phone, chat, or text message when that fits their schedule. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match priorities and then schedules sessions based on mutual availability.
How Dr. Young Applies Practical Therapies Online
Dr. Young uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, teachable skills. One common approach she relies on teaches breathing and grounding strategies, and helps people manage panic attacks and high anxiety in the moment. Another approach emphasizes step-by-step behavior changes to reduce avoidance and build routines that improve mood and decrease isolation. These methods aim to give people tools they can use between sessions to feel steadier.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She reviews concerns, preferences, and goals with each person and suggests options that fit their situation. Then she adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds so the work stays relevant and practical for daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a break. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, notes between sessions, or when writing helps someone process their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on steady, useful progress.
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- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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