- Strengths based
- Down to earth
- Goal focused
About Linda
Linda Scaturro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, codependency, addiction concerns, grief, and life transitions. Her approach is straightforward and down to earth for people who want practical help.
She describes her style as conversational and interactive. Sessions focus on active listening and building on a persons strengths. Linda aims to help people develop life skills that improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.
Over 25 years of practice include work in health care settings and with adults navigating aging and caregiving stress. That background informs a practical focus on staying relevant and productive as life changes occur. She also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and career questions.
Linda uses a patient-centered stance and mixes approaches to match each persons needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when those methods fit. The goal is to set concrete steps and notice small changes that add up over time.
She values a respectful, sensitive tone and encourages people to reach beyond their usual supports for fresh perspective. Getting started is framed as a collaborative effort where goals are set together and progress is tracked one step at a time.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a persons perspective, helping people feel heard and respected while they identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, mood, and panic. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding techniques to manage stress and improve emotional balance.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Linda will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel useful and focused on real-life change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, then bring observations back to sessions for coaching and problem solving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Linda focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, codependency, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting and life transitions among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational, interactive, and down to earth, with an emphasis on active listening and building practical life skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience, including work in healthcare settings and with adults facing aging and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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