About Linda Goldsmith LCPC, CADC and OTR/L
Linda holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and an Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University. With her medical background, Linda believes that her clients are best served through a collaborative, team approach. She accesses both personal and professional resources to provide realistic, action-oriented initiatives for good health.
Linda has worked in a variety of settings as both a Counselor and an Occupational Therapist. At Evanston Northwestern HealthCare she was a Mental Health Specialist for The Chapman Center for Chemical Dependency providing treatment for adults and families dealing with addictions. She developed and facilitated an Early Intervention Program called, "Making Choices" for adolescents and their parents. Linda worked at Womencare Counseling Center in Evanston providing individual and group therapy for individuals recovering from trauma and struggling with mood and eating disorders. She also worked as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings with people recovering from physical and mental illnesses.
Linda has been in private practice for six years and works with individuals going through difficult life transitions, dealing with mood and addiction problems, family/marital conflict, weight management and chronic illness. She supports individuals who are developing new lifestyles following substance abuse treatment and bariatric surgery.
Linda is employed on a regular basis by School District 219, Niles Township, to facilitate parenting classes. She has presented to parent and student groups at Niles Township, New Trier Township, Regina Dominican, Northbrook Township High Schools and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare on Stress and Mood Management, Prevention of Substance abuse and Parenting Skills.
Linda is a member of the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council, The New Trier Township Prevention Council, and has served on the Board of Directors of Family Awareness Network of New Trier Township Schools and Glencoe Youth Services.
As a wife for 30 years and the mother of two grown sons, Linda knows firsthand about the delicate balance between family commitments and professional lives. As an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Occupational Therapist she helps her clients adapt to life's challenges and learn to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Linda Goldsmith, LCPC, CADC, OTR/L Counseling Services for the Chicago & Northern Suburbs