Therapist profile
Linda Platt, LPC
Arizona
LPC counselor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-20356
- NPI1386169779
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Anger management topics
- CBT tools
- Attachment work
About Linda
Linda Platt is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with nine years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and other life changes. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people notice patterns and find workable steps forward.
Linda works from a belief that clients know their story and bring strengths to the room. She uses that as a starting point to help people make changes they choose. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and on small experiments clients can try between sessions.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to understand patterns in close relationships and on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also integrates emotionally-focused techniques for relationship issues and mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity.
Linda has treated a wide range of concerns, including grief, intimacy-related issues, career stress, and ADHD. She also helps people facing adoption and foster care questions, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Her background includes nearly a decade in private practice work across these areas.
People who want practical steps and clear conversation often find this style helpful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches work online
Linda uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns develop and repeat. That approach helps when anger shows up around closeness, trust, or repeated conflicts. Client-centered therapy keeps the client's goals in focus and lets sessions move at a comfortable pace, so work on anger stays relevant to daily life.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map out thinking-feeling-action cycles and to test new behaviors. CBT techniques can be useful for reducing reactivity, managing triggers, and practicing calmer responses in stressful moments. Together these approaches offer both insight about patterns and practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most helpful based on the person's goals and preferences. That conversation is ongoing rather than fixed at the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent momentum on anger-related goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she help with?
She works with anger tied to relationships, work stress, resentment, and difficulty managing strong reactions. Anger is listed among the many concerns she supports.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and use tools that fit their goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in private practice in Arizona.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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