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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- LGBT concerns
About Linda
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 30 years of professional experience. Linda Sitomer focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. She works directly with people facing divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace challenges.
Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical steps. Sessions are a place to talk honestly about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable parts and naming clear next steps.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and then tries different tools to shift those patterns. Tools may include focused coping strategies, behavioral experiments, and skills for handling strong emotions.
Linda has worked across many situations over three decades, so she brings practical experience rather than theory alone. She draws on what has helped other people in similar circumstances while respecting each person’s preferences.
She offers sessions in English from California. For scheduling, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair people, and sessions are arranged after that step. The subscription-based fee system can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Linda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. One approach focuses on practical coping strategies - teaching specific skills to manage anxiety, cravings, or intense emotions and then practicing those skills in real life. This helps people notice what works and what needs adjusting.Another common approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and exposure - trying small, planned steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social settings or anxiety-provoking situations. That method is useful for social anxiety, phobias, and avoidance patterns that reinforce worry and isolation.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Linda discusses goals and preferences and then tests methods that match the person's needs. She adjusts the plan based on how strategies land in everyday life, and she looks for practical ways to measure progress together.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera when that helps. These practical benefits often help licensed professionals and therapists integrate care into daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping strategies, and identifying patterns that keep people stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.