Linda Gardepe, LCSW, LICSW
Narrative-informed clinician focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Linda Gardepe |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LICSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania, Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Linda
Linda Gardepe is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on Narrative and person-centered ways of working. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Linda aims to create a calm space where people can say what they are feeling without fear of judgment.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
That approach looks at how life events are described and helps people find different, more helpful meanings. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. Linda includes practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way.
She introduces small, doable changes people can try between sessions. For trauma-related concerns, she draws on approaches like EMDR and DBT skills to reduce distress and improve emotional regulation. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, PTSD, panic, and postpartum depression.
She also helps with self-esteem, career stress, chronic illness, and issues related to sexuality and identity, including support for LGBT concerns. Linda practices in Pennsylvania and holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and a Massachusetts LICSW. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients through online formats.
She guides each person toward the mix of talk and practical skills that fits their goals and life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Linda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Career difficulties
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Linda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Linda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Linda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Linda draws on Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they live by and consider alternative meanings that reduce pain and open new choices. Narrative work often helps with identity questions, relationship struggles, and feeling stuck by reframing how events are described.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to offer steady, nonjudgmental listening so people can speak freely and set the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is introduced when patterns of thinking and behavior are creating distress; CBT offers concrete exercises and small experiments to test new ways of reacting.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try ideas, and adjust the mix of narrative work, listening, and skills training as needed.
Online therapy can fit many schedules and lifestyles. Video calls approximate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written support. These options make it easier to keep sessions during busy weeks, on slow internet, or when someone prefers not to use video.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, and LGBT-related concerns, plus many related areas like panic, PTSD, and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
The style is warm and listening-focused, using Narrative and Client-Centered approaches to let people tell their story while adding practical tools when useful.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues, and mood-related conditions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and a Massachusetts LICSW and practices from Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
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