- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centered care
About Linda
Linda Fairclough is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 22 years of experience. She works with people who are having trouble with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Linda’s practice focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and manage everyday problems.
She has worked in hospital, school, and community mental health settings. That mix of settings means she is used to short-term problem solving and longer-term supports. Linda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the individual.
In sessions she helps people talk through immediate concerns, develop coping strategies, and test small changes in real life. She can help with relationship and communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, substance use concerns, isolation, and issues that often come up in midlife or aging. Practical problem solving is often mixed with exploring feelings about loss or change.
Linda emphasizes collaboration and clear steps. She works with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs and pace. People who prefer working on concrete goals alongside understanding feelings may find this approach useful.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means helping clients talk through feelings and decide which issues to focus on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) highlights the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test small changes outside sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and steps the client can try between meetings.Choosing the right mix of approaches is done together. Linda will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. That collaborative process guides whether more CBT exercises, goal-setting, or client-led conversation becomes the main emphasis.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed on the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. It also lets people try techniques at home and bring observations back to the next session. Licensed professionals adapt methods so the work remains practical and relevant to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes along with related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her approach in sessions?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to set goals, try practical changes, and focus on the client's perspectives.
How much experience does she have?
Linda has 22 years of professional experience in hospital, school, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA, LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.