About Linda
Linda Sitomer brings three decades of clinical experience to her California practice. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and struggles with addiction.
Background and approach
She also supports those facing grief, LGBT concerns, and major life transitions. She emphasizes a calm, open space where clients can speak honestly without judgment.
Her sessions aim to make change feel manageable. She works alongside people to set clear, practical steps for problems like overwhelming worry or coping after loss.
She pays attention to how daily life and relationships affect mood and choices. Linda uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving in sessions.
She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries alternative ways to respond. This often means practicing small skills between sessions to build confidence and resilience.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and a focus on realistic goals. Linda encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe while still addressing the issues that matter most.
She supports exploration of identity and values when relevant to a client’s concerns. Because she has worked in the field for many years, Linda is comfortable with a range of life challenges.
Her approach is practical and grounded, aimed at helping people find clearer direction and greater emotional steadiness.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Linda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can use. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes in daily life to reduce anxiety and shame. This helps with worries, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.Another approach focuses on coping skills and relapse prevention for addictions and habit patterns. It teaches concrete strategies for managing cravings, handling triggers, and rebuilding routines that support recovery. These tools are useful after loss or during big life changes as well.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they adjust techniques so the work fits the person’s life and needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and a quieter space are available. Phone sessions work well for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, coping reminders, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Specialties and expertise
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- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English