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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
About Linda
LCSW and LMSW in Texas with six years of clinical experience, Linda Oberle focuses on addictions, trauma, parenting concerns, and mood difficulties using several practical therapy methods. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness approaches to help people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.
Linda draws on long experience in child welfare and substance-abuse contexts. She has worked with physical trauma and emotional abuse and has supported people affected by adoption and foster care systems. Much of her early work involved crisis intervention and addressing parenting problems tied to safety and substance use.
Her style is interactive and attentive. She listens without judgment and involves clients in setting goals. Treatment plans are shaped around what the person wants to accomplish rather than a clinician-driven checklist.
In sessions she uses solution-focused strategies alongside ACT and CBT techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. EMDR and mindfulness-based practices are used when trauma processing and present-moment regulation are helpful parts of care.
Linda also addresses relationship strain, codependency, workplace stress, and feelings of isolation. She works with issues such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness in straightforward conversations that focus on next steps and coping tools.
People meet with her to organize immediate concerns and to build steady routines for managing mood and behavior. She encourages active collaboration so clients steer their own progress and testing of new strategies.
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How these approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions. It helps when anxiety, depression, or avoidance patterns get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the person sets goals and the therapist follows their lead.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the issue at hand. This remains a collaborative process and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a weekday break. Therapists can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to remote conversations, using exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and homework between sessions to keep progress moving.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Texas, Florida, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting problems, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What therapy styles does she use?
Her approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker in behavioral-health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Texas with those listed licensure designations.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not specify particular session formats.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use 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.