Linda Cousens , LCPC

Linda Cousens is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 22 years of experience in the counseling field. She has spent the last 11 years working in private practice, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and other life transitions. With a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Study, she brings both graduate training and additional postgraduate preparation to her work.

Linda tailors therapy to each person, selecting evidence-informed modalities that best support individual goals and circumstances. She works collaboratively with clients to clarify priorities, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Her background includes decades of clinical experience across a range of concerns, and she frames therapy as a practical, forward-focused process aimed at helping people reach their intended outcomes.

Known for a warm and direct approach, Linda emphasizes clear goals and measurable progress while honoring the personal context of each client. She views therapy as an investment in wellbeing and encourages those ready to explore change to take the first step toward support and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Linda integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify values-driven goals and develop practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking committed action, which can be helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior cycles, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, providing a respectful, empathetic space where clients are treated as the experts on their own lives. This approach supports self-exploration and strengthens self-esteem, interpersonal functioning, and decision-making. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit appointments into busy schedules, and access support from home or work. The online format supports many therapeutic goals and allows therapists to tailor communication styles and tools to each client’s situation.