- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Linda
Linda Scaturro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief, and major life changes. She brings 25 years of clinical experience in healthcare to each conversation. Her voice is steady and straightforward, and she aims to make therapy feel manageable for a busy life.
Her style is conversational and down to earth. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical skills.
Background and approach
She uses a strengths-based approach that highlights what is already working and adds new tools to handle hard moments. Linda draws on client-centered methods to make people feel heard and understood. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness strategies to calm the body and mind.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help set clear, achievable goals when change is needed. In practice she helps people set realistic steps, practice new coping habits, and track progress over time. Sessions are interactive and geared toward everyday life - not just talking but trying things that fit each person’s routine.
Her background in healthcare shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to problems like addiction, caregiving stress, midlife transitions, and panic attacks. Linda supports clients who want straightforward guidance and tools they can use between sessions.
What Linda works with
Everything Linda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Linda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Linda lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches fit online care
Linda commonly uses client-centered therapy to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful; this approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building a supportive working relationship. It is helpful for people wanting to talk through feelings and gain steady emotional support.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors, which can be practiced between online sessions for issues like anxiety or panic attacks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods as progress is made. That collaborative planning helps tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Online formats offer a range of ways to connect that can fit different schedules and needs. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reminders or short reflections between meetings. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Linda
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, addictions, and life transitions among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational, interactive, and down to earth, with an emphasis on active listening and respect.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience working in healthcare settings and applies that experience to clinical work with adults.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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