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Linda Thompson, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Linda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Linda. View 34 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

I have only had one session with Linda, but she helped me get over a panic attack before my kids’ visit from Europe. It helped me interact with them in a normal way.

Reviewed December 2024

She’s a very thoughtful and and respectful about all our concerns and problems, and she really seems to care about the patient and our progression.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Linda

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I grew up in a very diverse community where all cultures and unique perspectives were embraced and encouraged. I attended California State University, East Bay Campus and completed a bachelor's degree in English Literature with a minor in Spanish and went on to finish a Masters of Science in Counseling with an option in Marriage and Family Therapy. Since becoming licensed in 2004, I have maintained a Private Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for 18 years. During my education and internships I received extensive training in helping clients through crises, healing from trauma, understanding family systems, de-escalating conflicts and strengthening their problem-solving and self-care skills to improve the outcomes in their lives. I have worked at Community Mental Health Centers, in School settings, as a Family Court Mediator and also as a Supervisor for new intern-level therapists.

I believe that it is always important to use genuine caring and empathy so that my clients will feel that each therapy session is customized to their needs. I am here to come alongside you, whether you are healing, learning or questioning. The story is yours. I use a Solution Focused approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Expressive Arts and Mindfulness exercises to help you develop the next chapter of your story. I specialize in helping my clients learn new skills and tools to improve self-esteem, become more empowered in their lives and improve their relationships. I teach people specifically "how to" go about making changes and implement these new skills, especially when they have had difficulty doing so in the past. In other words, I help people get "unstuck" from behaviors or thought patterns that no longer serve them while also helping them develop a path to increased happiness and improved quality of life.

I feel very honored to have the trust of my clients and to be of help to people during times of transition in their lives.

- Individual Therapy - Early Relationship Building for Couples

- Pre Marital Therapy - Bilingual English & Spanish

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Linda Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356489777.

  • LMFT · California · 40791 · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Linda Thompson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

34 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Listens Great Recommend Helpful Excellent Supportive Understand Understanding Amazing

I have only had one session with Linda, but she helped me get over a panic attack before my kids’ visit from Europe. It helped me interact with them in a normal way.

Reviewed December 2024

She’s a very thoughtful and and respectful about all our concerns and problems, and she really seems to care about the patient and our progression.

Reviewed December 2024

Linda is a good listener and compassionate but so straight at the same time! A really wise woman that really listens and provides just the right thought or information. Really happy with how the sessions are going and I really recommend personal sessions!

Reviewed November 2024

Linda has helped me tremendously through an extremely challenging and painful time. I feel like I'm not alone in this experience. I feel valued, supported, and guided. She provides clarity to the darkness I'm experiencing. Thank you, Linda. Your help is invaluable.

Reviewed November 2024

Linda is very knowledgeable and listens well. She also talks without using technical words all the time. Its makes it easier to relate to her.

Reviewed July 2024

Excellent therapist! Linda Thompson LMFT is very attentive, supportive and empowering.

Reviewed July 2024

Linda is a great therapist! She listens and helps you figure out solutions to the way you are approaching things

Reviewed April 2024

Easy to talk to - more conversational vs analytical.

Reviewed January 2024

In the 2+ years i have been working with Linda we have formed a strong bond of trust and she has helped me fix so much of the things that have hindered my anxiety and depression. She is always there for me when I need her and never judges even when we both know I may have screwed up.

Reviewed January 2024

Linda is patient and understanding and has helped me tremendously. She is a very good listener and validates my concerns. She is supportive yet honest and offers solutions that are proactive. She is very compassionate and a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Listens very well, gives good advice on what to do and very nice

Reviewed December 2023

Linda is super understanding and really helpful. She basically saved my relationship with my girlfriend.

Reviewed November 2023

As a first time therapy patient, Linda has helped me begin the process of working through my PTSD. She is very qualified, supportive, positive, patient and kind. She gives excellent advice. I gain a lot from every single session with her and would recommend her expertise to anyone.

Reviewed November 2023

I appreciate the time Linda take to hear me and my concerns. I love that she validates alot of my feelings which makes me more secure in my decusions.

Reviewed September 2023

Linda is the perfect therapist for me. She specializes in the exact issues I’m dealing with and I felt that she understood my situation immediately. She listens carefully and provides helpful feedback that I need to hear. She is helping me through my depression and some family/relationship struggles and I’m so appreciative. I’ve experienced progress with her each week and can’t recommend her enough.

Reviewed August 2023

She's an understanding therapist. She also helps in different ways more than just listens.

Reviewed August 2023

Linda has been a great help to me these past months. After struggling to find a therapist I like and trust, Linda's calm and respectful manner was exactly what I needed to help me manage my anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed July 2023

Linda has been invaluable to my healing and learning process.

Reviewed February 2023

Linda is very knowledgeable. I’ve had lots of break through moments with Linda. I trust her guidance and feel really safe with her and I’m a trauma survivor so that says a lot, thank you Linda!

Reviewed November 2022

Shes a very active participant in the sessions and she makes relatable scenarios to provide examples on how to apply the specific skill(s) we're working on this week.

Reviewed November 2022

She’s very helpful. Listens to my problems and helps me better understand who I am and why I think the way I do. She’s supporting and encouraging while also being critical when necessary.

Reviewed August 2022

Linda is great! I had one therapist before her that was not a good experience at all, but after being changed to linda for my sessions, I had a whole new view on therapy! She is sympathetic and really cares about whatever you may be going through. She is great to talk to and I’m glad BetterHelp assigned her to me!!

Reviewed August 2022

Ms. Thompson is great for an array of matters such as relationship advice: friendships, romantic relationships, and familial relationships. She is also good with time management. I recommend Ms. Thompson as a therapist!

Reviewed July 2022

Linda is an excellent therapist. He doesn't just sit back and listen to your story she provides feedback and great suggestions and solutions!

Reviewed May 2022

she gives good advice, she is a good listener, and she helps keeps you on track to recovery.

Reviewed May 2022

Linda is awesome. Have felt comfortable talking with her since the moment I met her.

Reviewed April 2022

Linda is wonderful!

Reviewed April 2022

Very kind, encouraging and easy to talk to (:

Reviewed April 2022

I appreciate the interaction and style of conversation. I express my thoughts and feelings and then there is discussion.

Reviewed March 2022

I appreciate Linda’s trauma informed guidance.

Reviewed January 2022

Honestly, I have had an amazing experience with Linda. My first session with her I sent her a message the day before our online video chat and she gave me some journal prompts to write down and think about so that we could talk about it in our session. She has been the best therapist I've worked with, and has really made me think about so much but has also helped me really understand myself and understand the things I'm coming to her about. I couldn't recommend her more!

Reviewed December 2021

Linda is amazing!

Reviewed December 2021

Very helpful with my issues and was able to accommodate my schedule.

Reviewed December 2021

I love working with Linda. She makes me feel valued, heard, and understood.

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Linda Thompson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Linda Thompson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Linda Thompson speak?

Linda Thompson speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Linda Thompson have?

Linda Thompson has 20 years of experience.

Where is Linda Thompson licensed to practice?

Linda Thompson is licensed to practice in California.

Does Linda Thompson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Linda Thompson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Linda Thompson offer?

Linda Thompson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Linda Thompson?

Linda Thompson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Linda Thompson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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