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Linda Ploude

Therapist(She , her)
32 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have worked in the field of Social Work for 35 years. My primary focus has been harm reduction substance abuse for the past 8 years. I welcome everyone; diversity makes my practice rich. Compassionate, caring, great sense of humor. I am warm, hard-working, and very supportive.

My approach to therapy

I graduated from BU in 1994 with. Masters in Socal Work. I have my LICSW. I have worked in substance abuse for the past 8 years. I have worked extensively with seniors

and any and all populations on the margins of our society. CBT, trauma-focused treatment,

What you can expect from me

You will feel heard and supported. After your first session, your worries and fears about starting a therapeutic relationship will subside. You will enjoy your sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    32 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
    Massachusetts
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5 Perry Way Ste 505
    Newburyport, MA 01950

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