Love her, she's great
Linda Milewski, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Linda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Linda. View 58 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida and North Carolina
Recent reviews
Linda shares a lot of knowledge, expertise and wisdom. I very much appreciate her help during some challenging life circumstances.
More about Linda
- 18 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LSCSW
Hello,
I’m Linda Milewski, a Licensed Clinical Therapist and addiction specialist of 18 years. I hold a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Non Violent Communication (NVC), Trauma-informed Care and Awareness, Tibetan Sound Bowl Healing, as well as Mindfulness practices. Additionally, I hold international certifications in addiction, employee assistance, and coaching.
After nearly two decades in inpatient psychiatric units, recovery facilities, mental health agencies, and wellness centers, I have helped stabilize many clients suffering from crisis, addiction, trauma, mood disorders and stress responses to various types of trauma. I developed a keen interest in various types of symptoms that create behaviors most would consider detrimental to their lives.
As I travelled extensively internationally, delving deeper into the causes of suffering, I began to understand more deeply what (in the Buddhist context), “suffering” means and how we can heal from it. I began looking at the client as a “whole organism” by exploring how the body and its nervous system becomes severely compromised over time stemming from chronic stress. I have learned that when the body is relaxed through certain techniques, there is no room for stress or trauma to be held. Through regulating the body and nervous system, we create a safe and calm therapeutic space from which to find creative and authentic solutions to our daily challenges. I believe that once the body feels safe, we are supported to make deep and life-changing shifts.
Non Violent Communication (NVC) is important to me. This modality supports us to speak authentically from the heart, tying in beautifully with mindfulness practices, trauma awareness and the regulation of emotions through somatic work. This method also supports us to set boundaries in ways that are compassionate for ourselves and others, enabling us to foster deeper, more authentic connection.
My approach with each client is to provide support, accountability, and structure that honors and helps clients to step out into post traumatic growth. Through use of a range of techniques, tools and therapeutic approaches, I see transformations in my clients as they experience a strong feeling of overall safety and well being.
I look forward to hearing from you and going on this journey of healing and self discovery with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Linda Milewski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629731450.
- LCSW · Florida · SW13301 · Expires March 2025
- LSCSW · North Carolina · C007143 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Linda Milewski
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Love her, she's great
Linda shares a lot of knowledge, expertise and wisdom. I very much appreciate her help during some challenging life circumstances.
Linda has been a tremendous help to me. She is compassionate but tells me what I need to hear. I’m very very grateful for her help.
Very easy to talk with, listens and gives great suggestions. She makes it fun too and I feel better at the end of our sessions! Thank you, Linda!
Linda is a very attentive listener. She gives the option of starting sessions with meditation and really helps to enable patients like myself to open up and begin to receive the help needed. I was new to therapy when I met Linda and she had made the experience of therapy very mind opening and enjoyable as well.
very helpful and informative
So far she has been a refreshing presence, and I trust that she understands what is needed to help me heal. She has a good sense of humour, is down to earth, and corrects flawed thinking with grace. So far, so good! I have hope, for the first time in a while.
I really enjoy our sessions. She listens and offers solutions if I ask for them. She is compassionate and understanding. I like that she shares education about different topics like communication, anxiety, mindfulness that she has learned from her various studies. This has been my first experience with betterhelp and she was the first therapist I matched with and its going very well.
Linda is always pleasant to speak with and her demeanor makes you feel that she has been your friend for ages. She is easy to talk to and I would highly recommend her. It's so encouraging to feel that someone truly cares in this day and age.
Linda has been very helpful! Definitely recommend her!
Linda is great!
Thank you for your great help, I am so thankful to have your advice every week!
She gets it and she breaks it down in ways that makes sense. She cares.
Linda has been very helpful to me. She helps me know what to do to take care of myself and not stay too focused on the things I can’t control.
Linda is very knowledgeable and has educated me, at my request, on the mental health issues I deal with. She is compassionate and encouraging. I enjoy our sessions and they are very helpful.
Linda has been great. Very responsible and she checks on my regularly. She also provides me with tools to use throughout the week. Much better than my previous therapist who spent the majority of our session talking about himself and never really getting into what was bothering me. Not the case here, she listens to me! And I mean she really listens and I can tell she cares!
Linda inspires me to be my best self while accepting me at my worst. She is a wonderful therapist who uses a variety of tools to help best address my needs. Love her!
Linda I very good at what she does. she’s easy to talk to you and understands different issues. She’s good at getting me to focus on the tools that I have and using those to de-escalate the anxiety and panic and give her 10 stars.
I highly recommend Linda as a therapist. She is very helpful and offers a very safe space to heal. Her warmth and compassion is helpful. She provides me with a variety of ways to tackle various issues.
The best!
Linda is amazing at what she does! She listens, she's always in a good mood and is always willing to help! She's very open and willing to talk about anything! She cares very deeply about her clients and has many tips and tricks of what you can do in order to better yourself, no matter the situation!
Linda helped me work through some old and difficult to figure out issues. She has all kinds of different experience to draw on and is so empathetic. I am thankful I found her to work with me. She will keep you accountable and is real with you! I highly recommend Linda.
She's actually awesome
She is fantastic at teaching skills to help you heal yourself. She has helped me change my perspectives on life and myself and learn how to be there for myself.
I've been working with Linda for a while now. I find that we connect well. She's patient and very supportive so I really appreciate it.
Linda is always thinking of her clients and finding ways to support them 24/7!
Linda’s advice has been right on point for me and very helpful. She listens well and seems to know what to say to help me.
Linda is a great therapist and person. She provides insightful tools and support and has great knowledge in mindfullness and psychology. 10/10,, highly recommend Linda!!!
She was very understanding, listened well and made me feel comfortable.
Linda is so kind and compassionate and really listens to me. She really helps me work through my issues and is very supportive.
Linda is a very good! I totally trust her and she gives great advises. She has made my life a lot better. THANK YOU!
Linda's been an honest and empathetic help to address something going on in my life at the moment. She patiently listened to the crux of the matter, took attentive notes that were referenced between sessions, offered third-party perspective and the tools to help overcome what was in my way. Sincerely appreciate her time and wisdom.
I love better help and the therapist that I've chosen!! She's very understanding, funny and open! She loves to talk but also loves simply listening to what I have to say as well!! I'm very happy and glad that I got Linda Milewski!
She listens well, knows when I’m making excuses, holds me accountable and is realistic with my wants and needs. Thank you so much.
She has a very warm energy and guides the session really well, especially when you’re working through and still figuring out how to express what you’re going through. Which in my case has been beneficial.
You are a great listener and I am so happy to have you as support in my life. Thank you!
So enjoyed my time with Linda. She's professional, positive, so helpful and like a friend but gives practical strategies
Was hesitant but now I love it and get tools that help my anxiety and have been struggling so much more less and huge weight lifted off my shoulders.
Linda is very kind and considerate. She’s a great listener and I highly recommend her.
Linda is professional. She is very smart and kind! I really like her! She asks me questions that relate to what I’m talking about. She offers different ways for me to feel safe and trusting, although I’m not there yet. I do feel safe. I just don’t trust easily. Nothing negative about Linda.. In my opinion, she’s doing awesome with me. I think she’s a keeper!
Linda is thoughtful and supportive. She encourages self compassion and a buddhist detachment around suffering
Linda is very thoughtful, experienced and over all a great human. I could not have asked for a better therapist to help me out! Thank you, Linda.
Linda is the most empathetic and invested therapist you could wish for.
My sessions with Linda have been very helpful for me to help cope and navigate through life. I find her very engaging and very easy to talk to.
My therapist is great and has been a key part of my personal growth. As I have said in the past, I find it particularly interesting that these frequent reviews focus solely on the performance of my therapist, and not the company or layout of the service you have provided... because it does have faults. Hopefully you will make an effort to investigate more.
Very professional with a personal touch. Has really helped me alot in multiple ways but a long way to go :)
She is my all time favorite therapist. Guided meditations prior to therapy helps me to relax. Linda is always educating herself on new ways of teaching and she passes along her knowledge. I highly recommend Linda Milewski and I’m grateful I finally found a therapist that actually continues her education.
A fellow pilgrim is the best guru, and Linda embraces the human role of being a pilgrim.
I really think Linda is a totally wonderful, caring and compassionate therapist. She really looks to approach me with respect to my points of view and ideas. She is an excellent listener and I would strongly recommend her to anyone else. However, I am currently panicking because I can not remember when my next session is and I am stuck on this window until I respond. Please change this feature better help.
Very pragmatic and analytical, good for "brainy" people who are interested in psychology and technicalities. Linda can connect observations to literature and science.
Compassionate and kind, I would recommend Linda to anyone looking to examine their own thoughts and feelings.
Linda is such a great therapist, she makes me feel comfortable and I’m truly so grateful that she has helped me with my journey. She has already helped me through a lot and I always look forward to speaking with her
First visit was awesome. Looking forward to the next meeting!
Linda is just amazing. Very caring and loving person with lots of experience
She’s very understanding and responsive
Linda is really great. Very empathetic
I have only seen Linda 2x so far but so far it's going well. She listens and offers insightful points and good resources for me to continue whatever we discussed in session.
Love her feedback! The sessions with her were really helpful!
Frequently asked questions
Does Linda Milewski offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Linda Milewski works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Linda Milewski speak?
Linda Milewski speaks English.
How many years of experience does Linda Milewski have?
Linda Milewski has 18 years of experience.
Where is Linda Milewski licensed to practice?
Linda Milewski is licensed to practice in Florida and North Carolina.
Does Linda Milewski accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Linda Milewski accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Linda Milewski offer?
Linda Milewski offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Linda Milewski?
Linda Milewski can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Linda Milewski?
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