Linda Fershtman, (she/her/hers) has been practicing psychology for 26 years. She is dually certified in both clinical and school psychology. Before joining Lakes Center Mental Health Network, Linda was the managing director and clinician for 11 years at Lakes Area Psychological Services. Linda also has extensive experience in the school setting working with individuals from ages 5-26. Having worked as a school psychologist for 25 years, her rich experience allows her to witness and support the unique difficulties, challenges and problem-solving complexities of children, tweens, and teens. She also has a tailored skill set with school collaboration, helping to guide parents and schools with IEP and accommodation planning. Linda offers goal-oriented in-person or telehealth sessions for each client.  Throughout her years as a psychologist, Linda has counseled many children, tweens, teens, and young adults, with or without their families, in individual, small group and large group settings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Adjustment Disorders

• Anger Management

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHD)

• Communication Effectiveness

• Coping Skills

• Depression & other Mood Disorders

• Emotion Regulation

• Emotional Awareness

• Grief & Loss

• Interpersonal Relationship Issues

• LGBTQIA+ Specific Matters

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Self-esteem Issues

• Social Skill Building

• Stress Management

• Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Young Adults

TREATMENT MODALITIES

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy

• Induced After Death Communication Therapy (IADC)

• Humor & Real-life Experiences

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT)

• Patient-Centered Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Trauma-Informed Therapy (TIC)

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

• Specific clients to help guide focus of therapy

CREDENTIALS

• Limited License Psychologist (LLP)

• School Psychology Specialist (S.Psy.S.)