Linda Newton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of practice experience. She brings long-term work with trauma, addictions, mood concerns, and relationship problems into each session. Linda uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Her background includes focused work with veterans who have complex post-traumatic stress and military sexual trauma. She has been part of teams addressing trauma and has developed psychoeducational classes about how PTSD, self-esteem, and substance use interact. This history informs how she approaches co-occurring concerns in therapy.
Linda often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood patterns, and the fallout from addiction. She also works with issues like anger, stress, divorce and separation, and problems rooted in family of origin. People come to her for help with self-esteem and with making sense of past hurts.
In session she draws on a mix of practical approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior work. She also integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and relational tools influenced by the Gottman method when helpful. The goal is to find what helps each person feel more steady and able to manage day-to-day life.
Linda practices in Colorado and offers therapy in English. To begin, a simple online matching step is used to connect potential clients and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a strong working relationship. It helps people feel heard and clarifies personal goals so they can decide what changes matter most to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits over time.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used when past events continue to cause distress in daily life.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and goals and suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you can try different techniques and adjust as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that practical skills and trauma-focused work translate well to virtual meetings when paired with clear goals and regular review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, stress, anger, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and practical, using client-centered listening plus techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Linda has 25 years of experience working in a range of settings, including teams focused on military trauma and programs for veterans with complex PTSD.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.