Linda Inatsuka, PhD

I am a FL Licensed Psychologist in private practice with over 25 years of experience.

I work with clients primarily using a collaborative, strength-based therapeutic approach called Solution-Focused Therapy.  Additionally, I incorporate cognitive-behavioral approaches and lifestyle medicine interventions, including nutritional support, for mood management and to promote good mental health and well-being. I focus on the client's present situation and examine their behaviors, thoughts, attitudes, and lifestyle habits that may be ineffective or maladaptive for the client and address the changes that the client can make in these areas.  As such, my approach tends to be more directive and interactive.  I believe that "doing is better than brooding."

My clients are individuals and couples who are functioning relatively well in life (e.g., working, going to school/college, managing a household, running businesses, etc.) who have either been faced with a life situation (e.g., relationship/marital conflicts, job loss, financial stressors, work stress, etc.) that they are having difficulty coping with, or they may be feeling stuck in current or past events and want help in moving forward with their lives.

Although I may be considered an "expert," I believe that clients generally have the ability to make the necessary changes in their lives.  I feel that clients can find solutions to their problems by looking at "what's right," rather than focusing only on "what's wrong."  My role as a therapist is to empower clients so that they can find their own solutions to the problems/issues they are struggling with and move forward to live a life that is fulfilling and purposeful.