- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- English and Spanish
About Linda
Linda Mandozai is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and lists stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression among the concerns she addresses. She welcomes people who are looking for practical ways to manage symptoms and feel more functional day to day.
Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. She often helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then practice different ways of responding. Sessions include direct skill work, problem solving, and tracking small changes between meetings.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA. The profile states she is experienced with trauma-informed care and works with people coping with PTSD symptoms, stress, panic, and depression.
In session she aims to create an open environment for talking about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She also addresses attachment concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, and issues around caregiving and separation.
Linda notes experience across a broad range of concerns including body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, narcissism, and panic attacks. She does not accept international clients and practices in California. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach teaches practical skills such as managing worry, pacing activity, and trying behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and panic symptoms. It is useful for stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns.Trauma-informed work pays attention to how past hurt affects current reactions. It includes grounding strategies, pacing, and helping people notice signs of overwhelm so they can respond differently. This kind of work can help with symptoms linked to trauma, stress, and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they’ll adjust techniques and pace as progress is tracked across sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a workday, reduce commute time, and make it easier to attend regularly. If someone prefers a shorter check-in or not being on camera, those practical preferences can be discussed and accommodated when scheduling.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression as primary concerns, with additional focus areas like panic attacks and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
The profile describes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, with practical skill work and attention to thoughts and behavior patterns in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location so exact rates depend on where you are.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.