Linda Gaines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and holds a certification in Clinical Social Work-Gerontology  specializing in individual, couples and family psychotherapy, and is also a trained Hypnotherapist. 

With over 17 years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of Barry University with a Masters in Social Work specializing in families, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are psychotherapy, hypnosis, cognitive -behavioral therapy, ACT, mindfulness, for depression, anxiety, adjustments, pain, trauma, crisis intervention, bereavement, aging issues, marital and couples therapy, parenting, support for families with  substance abusing family members, divorce counseling and parent alienation, chronic illness and pain,  career changes and more...

In addition, Linda Gaines has presented at conferences and to general audiences on topics ranging from Parenting, Women's Issues, Depression and Stress Management, Anxiety, Dating and Sexual Intimacy.

Linda Gaines is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.

Education: B.A. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
                   Master Social Work; Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida

License, Certifications & Awards: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Certification in Clinical Social Work-Gerontology; Certified Social Work Licensure Supervisor; Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator

Professional Activities and Memberships: National Association for Social Workers; Association for Group Social Work; Association for Behavioral and CognitiveTherapy; The Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis: Member;Association for Conflict Resolution; Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce