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Linda Fong
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Are you facing midlife (after 40 yrs of age ) or late life transition challenges or any age coping with chronic illness? I am guided by values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle. I am very flexible and willing to support you exactly where you are. I am your strongest advocate, therapeutic ally and committed supporter. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to each individual’s needs. I provide tools psycho education, positive coping skills, emotional regulation, mindfulness self compassion. My expertise is in Mindfulness.

About Linda

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Mindful

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

7+
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I’m guided by values of compassion, wisdom, healing, and empowerment, and I’m flexible in meeting you exactly where you are.

License number

#86731

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese

Education

Bachelors of Science in Human Development Masters in Arts in Social Work, Community Mental Health Specialization Internship in Intensive Case Management, Asian Focus of Severe Mental Illness Licensure Clinical Hours Internship with Geriatric Population in Integrated Health Clinic Professional Development Certificates in: Grief: Pet Loss Humans Grief Counseling and Treatment Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach to the Anxiety Spectrum Disorders CBT Training for Anxiety and OCD Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias Self-Regulation Certificate Course: Neurological Interventions for Multisensory Integration, Emotional Regulation and Executive Functioning Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment Developing Social-Emotional Skills & Self-Regulation in Students Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) Training Course: Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across Clinical Applications ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification Course: Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting Treatment Course: Help Clients End Emotional Manipulation and Reclaim Their Lives from Toxic Relationships Mindfulness Gottman Method EMDR Brainspotting Eco-based Mindfulness Therapy Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Transformation Life Coaching Health Coaching Ayurveda Wellness Counselor (ongoing training, I have completed 70% of educational courses which I anticipate finishing up in six months)

Interests

Transformation healing arts, nature, painting, writing, reading, meditation, ancient history, philosophy, journaling.

License details

Linda Fong,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#86731 (exp November 2026)