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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Trauma and grief
About Linda
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Linda Acosta-Smith has 30 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She focuses on practical help for common life problems like relationship communication, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with major changes.
Linda uses straightforward talk therapy alongside structured techniques. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's agenda, and she uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox when people need present-moment skills or help finding internal motivation to change.
Her work often addresses trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, mood disorders, and issues linked to chronic illness or blended family dynamics. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem struggles, anger, isolation, social anxiety, and eating concerns. Sessions include goal-setting, skills practice, and regular review of progress.
Linda notes faith and spirituality can be part of sessions when clients want that included. She emphasizes clear communication and coping strategies that fit everyday life. Her style is direct and practical - focused on what people can do between sessions to feel steadier and more able to handle stress.
People seeking help will find an experienced counselor who combines listening with actionable tools. She encourages collaboration about goals and keeps the focus on manageable steps toward improved daily functioning.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's concerns first and relies on listening and reflection. Online sessions let a therapist focus on what matters to the client and adjust pacing and priorities during the live conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means identifying specific thought patterns, assigning short practice tasks between meetings, and reviewing results together to shape next steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be taught and practiced in virtual meetings and then used in daily life, with follow-up discussion in subsequent sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in early sessions. That decision can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce time spent traveling, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The emphasis is on practical tools and regular follow-up to help people use what they learn between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and many related concerns such as grief, parenting strain, and career stress.
Which therapeutic methods does she use?
The approach includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC and practices in Texas as a licensed professional counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.