Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Linda Schmidt, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05384400
- NPI
- 1407132012
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Linda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Attachment focus
About Linda
Linda Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationships, sleep problems, career concerns, and ADHD. Linda works from a practical, straightforward perspective and uses several therapy methods to help people manage everyday pressures.
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to work through patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions include talking through what feels most urgent, learning skills to manage emotions, and experimenting with small changes between meetings. She frames therapy around concrete steps rather than abstract theories.
Linda also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas when relationship history or communication problems are important. That can mean looking at how early relationships shape current expectations, and practicing clearer ways to say what someone needs. Work on boundaries, codependency, and caregiver stress is practical and behavior-focused.
Her background includes helping people with alcohol and substance problems alongside mood and anxiety concerns. She combines problem-solving for daily life with skill-building for crises and urges. People who come for career or sleep issues get straightforward plans to try small, specific changes.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the intake pathway described on the site.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Linda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among other methods. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small values-based actions even when emotions are difficult. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and day-to-day distress.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed. DBT teaches practical tools for managing intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These methods fit well with problems like anxiety, addictions, sleep disruptions, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Linda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, such as managing daytime stress at work or trying new sleep routines at home.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and sleep problems, career issues, and ADHD, plus related areas like codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to focus on skills, behavior change, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Linda has nine years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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