Linda Sykes, Therapist
Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals as they navigate life’s challenges associated with the broad spectrum of mental health, including, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues and substance abuse, among other disorders. She has been in practice for more than 12 years of clinical experience in both in-patient and out-patient levels of care. Dedicated to applying a person-centered approach and empathetic listening for those who seek and believe in the guidance and direction needed for effective and healthy change. Her training includes Grief Recovery Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), principals of Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy. Linda holds the philosophy that by focusing on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts, individuals can change their life, by changing their thoughts and as a result change their emotional response to a more acceptance level.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Grief & loss
- Parenthood
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
- Capella University
Locations
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Linda Sykes
Please call us at 848-837-6657 to schedule an appointment with Linda Sykes.
Linda Sykes generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 848-837-6657 to find out Linda Sykes's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Linda Sykes:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 848-837-6657 to see how we can help.
Linda Sykes is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Linda Sykes works at:
Yes, Linda Sykes does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Linda Sykes is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: