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Linda Franga

Linda Franga

LPC

Therapist · Colorado · 15+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for everyday anger and stress

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical strategies
  • Warm and nonjudgmental

About Linda

Linda Franga is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship pressures, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. She aims to help people use their strengths and set clear, achievable goals. Linda trained at Boston University and has worked in schools, nonprofits, residential treatment centers, and community support programs. She has also done clinical work in multiple countries and currently works part time as a Military and Family Life Counselor. That variety of settings informs her practical approach to everyday problems. In sessions she combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to match what a person needs. She works alongside each person to set concrete steps and test what helps in daily life. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on change that feels realistic. She has experience addressing caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation concerns, midlife transitions, veteran and armed forces issues, and postpartum depression. Linda also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, infidelity, and isolation. Her counseling emphasizes clear goals, short-term strategies, and steady progress. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How Linda Uses Different Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions; this can help with anger, relationship worries, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and practical steps. It helps people identify small changes that produce noticeable improvement and is often used when someone wants targeted work on one or two problems. Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Sessions are shaped together so the plan feels workable and focused on progress. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and allowing quick check-ins during work breaks or between appointments. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs. Online work can still use the same CBT exercises, client-centered conversations, and solution-focused planning you would do in person.

At a glance

Listed location
Colorado
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Colorado)
LPC · No. 0004187
NPI
1518177286

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Linda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, sleep problems, self-esteem, career pressures, and depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on building rapport and setting clear, achievable goals for change.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of clinical experience in schools, nonprofits, residential treatment, and community programs, plus work in several countries and as a Military and Family Life Counselor.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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