Thrive Now
Empower Your Journey with Therapy
Whether you're navigating emotional challenges, conflicting personal beliefs, major life transitions, or cultural identity concerns, I am here to support you. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals to help you process experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your true inner voice. I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation for individuals and couples seeking therapy in San Francisco or anywhere in California through secure online Telehealth.
Get to Know Your Therapist
Meet Linda Ly, LCSW | Compassionate Therapy for Life's Challenges in San Francisco and Across California
Starting therapy is an important step. In this video and About Me section, I share a bit about myself, the clients I support, my approach to therapy, and how I create a safe space for healing, growth, and connection.
Top Specialties
Depression
Find support and healing from depression with personalized therapy and proven techniques like CBT to restore balance and well-being.
Anxiety & Stress
Overcome anxiety and stress with therapy focused on strengths, mindfulness, resilience-building, and personalized coping strategies .
Career & Life Coaching
Navigate career changes and life transitions with expert coaching designed to align your goals, passions, and personal fulfillment.
Self-Esteem Building Sessions
Empower Wellness
Other Areas of Specialization
Relationship Issues Work through challenges in romantic, family, or interpersonal relationships by building communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering deeper emotional connections. Cultural Identity Therapy Explore and affirm your cultural identity while addressing the unique challenges of navigating multiple worlds. Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy Support emotional growth, healthy communication, and resilience for children, teens, and families.
Evidence-Based Practice
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A form of psychotherapy that aims to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. This approach is particularly useful for gaining insight into how thoughts can influence emotions and behaviors.
Mindfulness and Strength-Based Therapy
Cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth through mindfulness practices and a strengths-based approach that builds on your unique abilities and inner resources.
Motivational Interviewing
A therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and enhance their internal motivation to bring about change in their lives. This method focuses on resolving uncertain and ambivalent feelings that may hinder progress toward achieving personal goals and desired outcomes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people become more present in their lives and accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Client Testimonials
Real Experiences, Real Growth
Hear from clients who have transformed their lives through therapy with Linda Ly, LCSW.
"After a difficult first experience with therapy, Linda made me feel supported and understood. Her guidance helped me build boundaries, reconnect with my passions, and shift from chasing success to prioritizing happiness. Thanks to her, I now live a more balanced, fulfilling life."
- P
"Linda created a safe, personalized therapy experience that empowered me to heal and grow. Her thoughtful approach, including tailored techniques and holistic resources, helped me build resilience, self-compassion, and a strong sense of identity. My life, relationships, and well-being have all profoundly improved."
- H
"As a stressed veterinarian, therapy with Linda helped me realize how my own expectations fueled my anxiety. With her support, I improved my work-life balance, strengthened my relationships, and learned to focus on what I can control. The positive changes have been life-changing."
- W
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