Linda Acosta-Smith, LPCC, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Linda

Linda Acosta-Smith is a licensed counselor with 30 years of clinical practice in Texas. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, parenting stress, addiction, grief, and major life changes. Her manner is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping a worried parent find practical steps they can try between sessions.

She uses clear, goal-oriented methods that fit each person's needs. Sessions often focus on improving communication, building coping skills, and reducing isolation.

Background and approach

The work includes identifying patterns that cause distress and trying new ways of responding that feel manageable day to day. Linda draws on client-centered therapy to listen deeply and center the person's own goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT - dialectical behavior therapy - to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when useful. Her background includes long experience with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and chronic health challenges. The practice respects clients' spiritual views and aims to be practical and faith-sensitive when that matters to the person.

Sessions focus on building resilience and stronger self-understanding. The aim is steady progress through small, concrete changes rather than quick fixes. Linda helps people map a path forward and practice new skills between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Linda blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy means she listens closely and follows the person's goals, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT - dialectical behavior therapy - teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and handling crises without making things worse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean starting with listening and coping skills, then adding thought-work or emotion-regulation techniques as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around family schedules, medical appointments, or work. The formats also let people practice skills in real life and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion and adjustment.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, as well as mood disorders and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is warm and client-centered, with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping and communication skills.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials with licensing details NM LPCC CCMH0183791 and TX LPC 15284 and practices from Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

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

How do I begin working together?

To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Texas, New Mexico
Languages: English

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