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Linda Acosta-Smith, LPCC, LPC

Warm, faith-sensitive therapy with 30 years experience
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Skills for resilience

About Linda Acosta-Smith

Linda Acosta-Smith, LPCC, LPC, is a licensed therapist in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life’s most challenging seasons. She brings a compassionate, steady presence to therapy and works to understand each client’s story as unique, with particular experience supporting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and mood-related difficulties.

Her work is grounded in helping clients strengthen self-love, build healthier communication patterns, and move through isolation with greater connection and support. She often helps people facing young adult transitions, coping with the impact of trauma, and learning practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions and day-to-day stressors.

Linda offers a warm, faith-sensitive approach that honors each person’s spiritual perspective while keeping the focus on personal growth and emotional well-being. She emphasizes resilience, effective coping strategies, and meaningful steps toward lasting change, while recognizing how mental health, relationships, and lived experience can intersect, including for women and for individuals managing chronic health challenges.

Above all, Linda strives to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore what they have been through, deepen self-understanding, and work toward sustainable healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Linda Acosta-Smith have?

Linda Acosta-Smith has 30 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Linda Acosta-Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Linda Acosta-Smith is licensed and holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. Her license details are NM LPCC CCMH0183791 and TX LPC 15284.

In which languages does Linda Acosta-Smith provide therapy?

Linda Acosta-Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Linda Acosta-Smith located?

Linda Acosta-Smith is located in Texas.

How can I work with Linda Acosta-Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Linda Acosta-Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Linda Acosta-Smith work with international clients?

No. Linda Acosta-Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Linda Acosta-Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online

Linda Acosta-Smith draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be practical and engaging in an online format. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and understanding, helping clients feel heard while they explore emotions, relationships, and life transitions at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially helpful for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns that keep people feeling stuck, by building concrete skills and new perspectives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Linda collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and tailor sessions to preferences, pace, and current needs.

Online therapy can make consistent support easier to access. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay connected between sessions. This flexibility can be a good fit for busy schedules, limited transportation, or times when getting to an in-person office feels like one more obstacle.

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