Linda Gardepe

LCSW, LICSW

Pennsylvania

Motivational, practical, person-centered care

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW023629; LICSW, Massachusetts / 127831

NPI

1023721099

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused
   • Skill building
   • Trauma aware

   About Linda

   Linda Gardepe is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people find reasons to change and to build momentum toward goals. She speaks plainly and helps clients talk through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

   With 11 years of experience, Linda draws on methods that help people learn new skills and break unhelpful patterns. She pairs Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck, and to try modest steps that can lead to relief. She also incorporates techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR when those methods match a person's needs.

   Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful. Linda creates a calm space where people can share hard feelings and explore goals. She pays attention to motivation and practical next steps, not just insight.

   Linda also supports people dealing with career stress, LGBT concerns, grief and guilt, chronic illness and pain, and a range of anxiety presentations including panic and phobias. She helps people sort priorities, practice new responses, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.

   Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and a focus on what matters most in daily life. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule based on availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing helps people explore and resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and listening so the person feels heard and can lead the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful patterns.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss each method and help decide which fits the client's goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
   
   Session formats are not listed here, so confirm exact online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, or let someone join when scheduling around medical care or caregiving. Sessions also let people practice new skills between meetings in real-world settings and bring concrete, day-to-day examples into conversation. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can pick what suits your routine best.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTCareer difficulties

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   11+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Linda commonly address?

   She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Other focuses include career concerns, LGBT issues, chronic illness and pain, and eating or compulsive problems.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her style is collaborative and plainspoken. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and blends that with client-centered conversation and practical skill work.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices as a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

   Which session formats does she offer?

   Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are held.

   How are fees handled?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What should I do to get started?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's 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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