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Linda Cavett

Linda Cavett, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor for life and trauma concerns

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Addictions and trauma
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Parenting and family

About Linda

Linda Cavett is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience who helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and trauma and abuse. She supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family strain, career concerns, and life transitions. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to create a space where people can take steps toward a more satisfying life.

Linda shapes sessions around each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens first, then helps identify practical goals and small steps to reach them. Conversations can cover day-to-day coping, rebuilding trust after infidelity or abandonment, managing anger or impulsivity, and pacing recovery from burnout or compassion fatigue.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective, cognitive behavioral techniques for spotting patterns and building new skills, and emotionally-focused tools for untangling relationship pain. These approaches are used to address issues like ADHD-related struggles, bipolar mood challenges, and chronic stress.

Linda also offers support for more specific concerns, such as caregiver stress, first responder issues, isolation and loneliness, and forgiveness or guilt work. She tailors treatment plans to match what each person needs and wants to accomplish in therapy.

People who start work with Linda complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Session billing uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches are used in online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need a supportive space to make sense of their feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and trouble managing day-to-day stress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, looks at emotional responses in relationships. It helps people name painful feelings, share them more clearly, and rebuild connection. EFT is often used for intimacy-related issues, trust repair, and strong emotional reactions between people.

Finding the right approach often takes time and conversation. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays aligned with what the person wants to achieve.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. These practical benefits help people maintain steady progress while juggling everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family tensions, and related challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions focus on listening and working together to set clear goals. She blends client-centered listening with practical skills from CBT and emotionally-focused work for relationship pain.

What is her professional background?

She has 30 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of issues, including addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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