Linda Simon, LICSW

Linda Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She brings 35 years of experience to her work and focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes.

Her approach balances talking through patterns from the past with clear, practical steps to feel better now. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and to try manageable strategies that fit daily life. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect a calm, welcoming presence and a collaborative tone. Linda listens for what matters most and then partners with each person to set realistic goals. She works to create short plans people can test between sessions and adjust as needed.

Linda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to understand how past experiences affect current feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.

Her work covers many concerns including parenting stress, relationship challenges, career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, postpartum and mood issues, and aging or family-of-origin questions. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Linda’s Approaches Work Online

Linda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Psychodynamic Therapy is used to look at how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships, which can help with recurring patterns and grief. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps sessions goal-directed and practical, emphasizing small, achievable changes that add up.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Linda will talk with each person about goals, needs, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good when visual cues are useful and schedules allow longer sessions. Phone sessions work when a quieter line or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.