Therapist profile
Linda Crawford, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Anxiety focus
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH4046
- NPI1790232346
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Behavioral assignments
About Linda
Linda Crawford is a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, anger, and workplace issues. Linda uses straightforward language and practical exercises to help people make changes in how they think and respond.
Linda describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She compares the client to a driver and herself to a passenger offering options like a GPS. Sessions include talking through current problems and practicing assignments between meetings to reinforce new habits and ways of thinking.
Her approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She often uses elements from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and reframe negative thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and follows what matters most to the person in front of her.
People who work with her can expect direct conversation, practical exercises, and homework aimed at altering thought patterns that fuel anger, panic, or persistent worry. She frames progress as gradual and driven by the client's choices and actions.
Linda encourages clients to be active participants. She may suggest small, daily tasks to practice new skills. The therapist aims to make psychological concepts feel usable in everyday situations, from handling frustration at work to reducing resentful reactions at home.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions prioritize the person’s concerns and goals while the therapist reflects and clarifies what comes up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses hands-on exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often applied to anger, anxiety, panic, and workplace stress.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration makes it easier to adjust strategies if something is not helpful.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients use written worksheets or screen-sharing when doing CBT exercises. Overall the goal is to integrate practical tools into everyday life so managing anger and stress feels more doable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, anger, relationship and workplace problems, plus panic and communication difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She talks through current difficulties, suggests exercises, and gives assignments to practice between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and behavior concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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