Linda Schmidt, LCSW
New Jersey LCSW for anxiety and addiction
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
- Relationships and trauma
About Linda Schmidt
Linda Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with nine years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and recovery. She brings focused experience working with alcohol and substance abuse as well as a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, career challenges, and ADHD. Linda also addresses issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiving stress, codependency, family of origin dynamics, trauma, and domestic violence.
Her approach centers on recognizing the client as the expert of their own story and building on existing strengths to help navigate challenges. She draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each individual, helping people increase motivation, manage cravings, rebuild confidence, and clarify goals. Linda emphasizes practical skills and collaborative exploration so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Clients work with Linda to identify what matters most to them, develop coping strategies, and create sustainable change. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward growth and offers steady professional support and empowerment throughout that process.
Her approach centers on recognizing the client as the expert of their own story and building on existing strengths to help navigate challenges. She draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each individual, helping people increase motivation, manage cravings, rebuild confidence, and clarify goals. Linda emphasizes practical skills and collaborative exploration so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Clients work with Linda to identify what matters most to them, develop coping strategies, and create sustainable change. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward growth and offers steady professional support and empowerment throughout that process.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Schmidt have?
Linda Schmidt has 9 years of experience.
Is Linda Schmidt a licensed therapist?
Yes, Linda Schmidt holds the LCSW credential. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC05384400.
In which languages does Linda Schmidt provide therapy?
Linda Schmidt provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Schmidt located?
Linda Schmidt is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Linda Schmidt as my therapist?
You can work with Linda Schmidt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Schmidt work with international clients?
Linda Schmidt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Schmidt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care and Therapeutic Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and living with persistent urges or cravings by teaching mindfulness and values-driven choices.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships and how those early dynamics affect current trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation. It can be especially helpful for people dealing with relationship struggles, abandonment fears, or family of origin issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to build practical skills for managing depression, anxiety, and sleep or concentration problems. It emphasizes structured strategies for changing unhelpful patterns and testing new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Linda collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts direction as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage with licensed professionals from familiar settings, while preserving the collaborative, skill-focused work of therapy.