Therapist in South Portland, Maine Linda Smith, Therapist

Linda Smith, LCSW, helps adults in Maine navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion and clinically grounded strategies. Through individual therapy, she supports patients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions. Whether someone is adjusting to changes in midlife, managing bipolar disorder, or working through grief, Linda offers evidence-based care tailored to each person’s needs. Her practice at LifeStance Health is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can begin. Linda is especially passionate about helping adults and seniors cope with later life and midlife transitions. She works closely with individuals adjusting to changes in identity, health, or roles due to aging, retirement, or loss. For those facing the emotional complexities of these transitions, Linda brings a blend of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and practical coping tools to foster resilience and renewed purpose. She also offers CBT for Insomnia, helping patients break cycles of disrupted sleep and improve their overall well-being. With deep experience in trauma-informed care, Linda supports military veterans and others managing PTSD with a sensitive and strengths-based approach. She incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to enhance emotional regulation and build more fulfilling interpersonal connections. Her therapeutic work is informed by over two decades of experience, and she continually adapts interventions to fit the goals and life stories of each client. Outside of her work, Linda enjoys spending time with her family and pets, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.