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Linda Pollack

Linda Pollack, LPC

Arizona

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Relapse prevention

About Linda

Linda Pollack is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and anger. She also addresses concerns around self-esteem, career changes, intimacy, bipolar mood issues, and parenting-related stressors.

Pollack uses straightforward talking, skills practice, and check-ins to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. She blends several approaches rather than relying on a single method. That means sessions may include learning new ways to notice thoughts, trying out different behaviors, and building steady coping skills for day-to-day life.

Her background includes work with individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, domestic violence, and anger management. She emphasizes strengthening the relationship between therapist and client so people can try out new responses without shame. Sessions often mix practical skills with mindfulness practice to calm the body and steady attention.

Clients can expect direct, practical steps to reduce reactivity and build healthier routines. Pollack also works on communication habits and decision-making that affect relationships and work. She presents techniques clearly and checks progress together, adjusting plans as needs change.

With experience in career path development and addictions counseling, she brings a focus on real-world coping. That includes relapse prevention tools and strategies to reduce the impact of stress on daily life. The aim is to help people regain control over how they respond to difficult situations.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and values, then take small actions that match what matters to them. It's useful when anger comes from stuck beliefs or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and anger triggers. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It provides concrete tools for staying steady during strong emotions and repairing communication when conflicts occur.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed method.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during workday breaks, or remove the need to travel. It also supports using digital worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and structured homework between meetings to reinforce new skills.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues are addressed?

She works with people who lose their temper, carry long-term resentment, or live with someone else's anger. Sessions cover how anger shows up at home, work, and in relationships.

What is the general therapy approach?

She uses a multi-modal approach combining practical skills, mindfulness, and talk therapy. Techniques come from ACT, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Linda Pollack has 25 years of experience working in Arizona. Her work has included individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, and anger management.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with a background in substance abuse counseling and mental health services.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

Which session formats are provided?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote meetings or in-person visits are available.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen and location.

What steps are involved to start working together?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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