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Linda Cousens

Linda Cousens

LCPC

Maine

Calm guidance to help you move forward

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maine / CC4939
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Maine

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    • Practical goal setting
    • Values-based work
    • Skill focused

    About Linda

    Linda Cousens, LCPC, helps people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and problems with self-esteem or addiction. She works with people facing life changes, compassion fatigue, career challenges, eating and intimacy-related issues, and concerns related to LGBT and family dynamics. Linda aims to make progress feel achievable and practical from the first sessions.

    She has 22 years in counseling, including more than a decade in private practice in Maine. Linda holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Study, and she draws on a range of approaches to meet each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures or jargon.

    Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, reflects what matters most, and helps people set small goals that build toward larger change. Techniques might include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new behavioral skills, and clarifying values to guide decisions.

    People who work with her often address both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to tailor each plan. Linda aims to help people feel more in control and more aligned with their priorities.

    To begin, she asks simple questions about goals and current challenges, then maps a straightforward plan together. The focus is on practical progress that fits into daily life.

  2. How therapy approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing on their own reasons and strengths. It is useful when someone is unsure about making a shift in behavior or wants help building motivation for recovery or healthier habits.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching ways to accept difficult thoughts while still moving toward meaningful goals.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where a person’s own insights lead the way. This approach supports people who need a steady, respectful place to talk through feelings and choices.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, or choose quieter surroundings that help concentration. It also allows follow-up check-ins and focused skill practice without needing extra travel, making therapy easier to maintain alongside daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    Maine

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, eating and intimacy-related issues, career problems, and compassion fatigue.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, setting small goals, and teaching practical skills to manage thoughts and behaviors.

    How much experience does she have?

    She brings 22 years in the counseling field, including over 11 years working in private practice in Maine.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is listed as LCPC, and practices in Maine.

    What languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How is cost handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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