Linda Cousens

Linda Cousens is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maine who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and grief. She supports clients facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, eating issues, and career or life transitions. Her style aims to be practical and collaborative so people can make steady changes.

With 22 years in the counseling field and more than a decade in private practice, Cousens draws on a range of therapy methods to match a person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy depending on the situation. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping skills, and values-based choices rather than jargon.

In session she listens first, then helps clients set concrete goals they can work toward between meetings. She teaches techniques for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and reducing patterns that cause pain. The emphasis is on what someone can do now to feel more steady and in control.

Cousens also offers coaching-style support for people who want focused, goal-driven work on career or life adjustments. Her approach blends practical skill building with reflection so people can make meaningful changes without getting overwhelmed.

If someone is unsure where to begin, she helps them map a simple plan and take the next step. Clients should confirm current session formats before booking and use the Start Therapy button to begin the intake process.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values. It helps when painful thoughts or feelings keep someone stuck and guides practical action instead of getting caught up in avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many day-to-day problems because it gives tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, trial methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process lets the client test skills and pick what fits their life and needs.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduces travel time, and supports brief check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to skill practice and worksheets that transfer well to virtual meetings, while others focus on deeper conversation and reflection. A licensed professional can suggest what will work best for the goals you bring to therapy.