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- Grief support
- Coaching practices
- ADHD and stress
About Jo-Linda
Psychologist (Maryland) with 20 years of experience. Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield helps people manage relationships, grief, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career changes, parenting concerns, ADHD, and end-of-life issues.
Dr. Butterfield works directly with individuals on practical goals and clearer thinking. She combines clinical psychology with coaching skills to address both mindset and daily habits. Sessions focus on specific problems like sleep, procrastination, self-doubt, and compassion fatigue as well as broader transition and grief work.
Her career spans private practice, hospitals, assisted living and rehab centers, schools, addiction treatment programs, and postgraduate teaching. That range shaped an approach that moves between therapeutic reflection and actionable coaching steps. The goal is to name what’s getting in the way and try concrete strategies to change it.
Clients can expect collaborative planning that draws on psychological assessment and coaching practices. Dr. Butterfield highlights strengths and practical resources while working toward measurable shifts in behavior and thinking. She prioritizes clear goals, regular check-ins, and adaptable methods based on progress.
Her additional focus includes hospice and end-of-life counseling alongside career and parenting support. Dr. Butterfield combines traditional clinical work with PCC-level coaching skills to help people make sustained changes in everyday life.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Butterfield blends clinical psychology with coaching techniques. Clinical psychology in plain terms involves talking through thinking patterns, emotions, and behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep problems. Coaching focuses on setting clear goals, building routines, and practicing concrete steps so people make steady progress toward work, parenting, or lifestyle aims.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will review a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend whether more psychologically focused work, coaching methods, or a mix would help. The plan can shift over time based on what is working and what the client wants to achieve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit work or family schedules more easily, arrange shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Others prefer a longer session to work through grief or relationship topics. The emphasis is on matching the session length and style to daily life and therapeutic goals rather than on any single delivery mode.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach therapy and coaching?
She combines clinical psychology with coaching methods to work on both mindset and concrete habits. Sessions focus on goal setting, behavioral strategies, and regular progress checks.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience across private practice, hospitals, rehab and assisted-living settings, schools, and addiction treatment programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland. Her work history includes clinical and coaching roles in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.