Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW, ACSW
Specializing in the treatment of Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy Intensive Retreats
There comes a time in life when many people find themselves wishing they could make a big change— to find love, achieve more satisfying relationships, build a more gratifying career or break free from the past. However, many do not believe that happiness or success are in their reach.
Too much of the time, they feel like they are giving far more than they are getting back. They may keep repeating the same old patterns that have been standing in their way, but can’t seem to figure out what they need to do differently. They may find important relationships to be contentious or demoralizing. They know that the well-intended advice of family and friends, self-help books and web articles have not helped them to resolve their disappointments.
Psychotherapy can make a significant difference.
My work is based on the notion that everyone has the capacity to make significant, positive changes in their lives.
I hold a high standard for myself in the services that I provide. I believe it is a professional's responsibility to stay current in their field and to continually improve their fund of knowledge. Toward that end, I have studied diverse therapeutic modalities and enrolled in many courses and trainings with leaders in the mental health field to learn the most effective modalities to help individuals and couples. I am proud to incorporate the most effective interventions from these solid trainings into my work with clients.
I am available to provide individual, couple and family sessions in person, or remotely.
Please inquire to see if a Couples Intensive Retreat would be an effective intervention for you. A Couples Therapy Intensive Retreat is a two-day, in-depth therapy experience geared towards highly distressed relationships, couples in crisis, or those simply wishing to jump-start the treatment process. Intensives are also a great option if one or both partners travel, have difficulty making weekly sessions, or need absolute privacy and anonymity and therefore do not wish to see a therapist in their local area.
I completed my undergraduate education at Cornell University and graduate school at Columbia University. I have had extensive post-graduate education. At the beginning of my career, I trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in Manhattan. Since 2019, I have been enrolled in the Advanced training program of the Bader/Pearson Developmental Model of Couple Therapy. I completed the Externship of the Emotionally Focused Therapy Model (EFT) and continued in a series of EFT workshops to further the training. Research has demonstrated that EFT can be highly successful in helping couples move past negative patterns to regain trust and intimacy. I have participated in trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Dr. David Burns and I participated in courses taught by master therapists, Terry Real and Esther Perel.
I completed the Institute for Relational Intimacy Course for therapists on Sexuality: Assessing and Treating Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy with Martha Kauppi. In addition, I received the Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) Certification from coursework with noted sex therapist, Tammy Nelson, PhD.
Please feel free to contact me to see if I can be of service to you.
