Linda Acosta-Smith
Experienced Texas clinician using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness
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About
Linda Acosta-Smith is a licensed clinician in Texas with three decades of clinical practice. Holding LPCC and LPC credentials, she has worked with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and family and parenting challenges. Her scope also includes blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and other complex, co-occurring difficulties.
Her practice emphasizes understanding each person as an individual and supporting development of self-love, stronger communication, and healthier coping patterns. She works with young adults, women, and people managing mood disorders or recovering from traumatic experiences, and she integrates a faith-sensitive perspective when that is important to the person in therapy.
Across her work she focuses on building resilience and practical skills that fit daily life. Sessions aim to help clients reflect on relationship dynamics, cope with life transitions, and create sustainable routines for emotional well-being. The profile presents a clinician who centers respect for a person’s story while addressing a variety of behavioral health and life challenges.
Her practice emphasizes understanding each person as an individual and supporting development of self-love, stronger communication, and healthier coping patterns. She works with young adults, women, and people managing mood disorders or recovering from traumatic experiences, and she integrates a faith-sensitive perspective when that is important to the person in therapy.
Across her work she focuses on building resilience and practical skills that fit daily life. Sessions aim to help clients reflect on relationship dynamics, cope with life transitions, and create sustainable routines for emotional well-being. The profile presents a clinician who centers respect for a person’s story while addressing a variety of behavioral health and life challenges.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NM LPCC CCMH0183791, TX LPC 15284
- NPI Number: 1124586169
- License: LPC (Texas), LPCC (New Mexico)
Remote therapy options and approach
Linda Acosta-Smith offers online sessions that combine structured skill work with person-centered collaboration. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to practice specific strategies for managing symptoms. Sessions using CBT often include goal setting and homework-style exercises that clients bring back for review.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is available for building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills through step-by-step practice. Mindfulness Therapy is integrated to support present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can be used between sessions. These methods are presented in straightforward language and adapted to individual goals so clients and clinician decide together which tools fit best.
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can be used to practice skills, check progress, and maintain continuity of care in ways that match a client’s preferences.
What is Linda Acosta-Smith’s clinical experience?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials. License details listed are NM LPCC CCMH0183791 and TX LPC 15284.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where is she based?
Linda Acosta-Smith is based in Texas.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.