Last edited 02/06/2024
Linda Meier Abdelsayed
She / Her / Hers
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, Cisgender
Get To Know Me
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
The biggest change in how I work with clients came when I became a parent myself. I had spent years supporting parents by using evidence-based approaches when I was in my 20s. All of the suggestions I provided were backed by research and shown to be effective and I couldn't understand why parents would ask me "are you a parent?".
Once I became a parent I realized how my approach needed to change. Just because a strategy is backed by research doesn't mean it's going to work for each baby. I realized that I needed to customize my care to reflect each family's unique needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. I became more empathetic and understanding. Now, as a mother to 7 year old twins, I use humor, ideas, and reflection in my work with new parents to help them understand that they are not alone and that we will come up with unique solutions that works for them.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Parenting issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesTransition to new parenthood
General Expertise
CareersWork StressSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyCommunication issuesFertility IssuesLife transitionsMedical Professionals' Mental HealthWomen's issuesBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsAdults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaCigna EAPHealth NetKaiserMHN Coventry PsychOptum
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $180 |
| Couples Counseling: | $200 |
| Individual Therapy: | $160 |
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 52323
Training/CertificationsPostpartum Support International Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of CarePostpartum Support International Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
Education
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2009
Royal Holloway University of London, Bachelor of Arts, Music and Psychology, 2007
Work HistoryAfter graduating from Pepperdine University with a Masters in Clinical Psychology I spent six years working with children and their parents in the Los Angeles area. During that time I worked on parenting skills, children's emotion regulation, and supporting the parent-child bond.
In 2016 I gave birth to my twins which didn't only change my personal life but also my professional one. I realized that getting mental health support for new moms would be close to impossible in the traditional office-based therapy setting and so created Smart Talk. Smart Talk is a virtual mental health group that focuses on supporting women in their infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. We are a collective of therapists who are all mothers ourselves so we all have professional as well as personal experience. We use a non judgemental approach to therapy and sessions feel like a conversation with an old friend rather than a stuffy medical appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Linda Meier Abdelsayed, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Linda Abdelsayed accepting new clients?
Yes, Linda Abdelsayed is accepting new clients for online therapy in California and in-person appointments at 234 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205, Redondo Beach, AS, 90277.
Does Linda Abdelsayed accept insurance?
Yes, Linda Abdelsayed accepts insurance, including Aetna, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Health Net, Kaiser, MHN Coventry Psych and Optum.
What types of therapy does Linda Abdelsayed offer?
Linda Abdelsayed offers therapy for couples and individuals.
Does Linda Abdelsayed offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Linda Abdelsayed offers in-person appointments at 234 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205, Redondo Beach, AS, 90277.
Does Linda Abdelsayed offer online therapy?
Yes, Linda Abdelsayed offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Linda Abdelsayed?
Linda Abdelsayed typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Linda Abdelsayed speak?
Linda Abdelsayed conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Linda Abdelsayed online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Linda Abdelsayed online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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