Dr. Linda Gertson, PsyD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Linda Gertson

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Linda Gertson

Dr. Linda Gertson is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 1986. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Ohio University. Dr. Gertson has extensive experience helping clients with co-occurring psychological and substance use disorders. Her areas of clinical expertise include depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. For the past 25 years Dr. Gertson has specialized in the treatment of clients with a history of childhood and/or adult abuse who engage in problematic use of substances which generate escalating difficulties in personal issues and family interactions. Her philosophy regarding such co-occurring disorders is that individuals with histories of trauma may engage in abuse of substances to cope with distressing thoughts and feelings which can result in a cycle of increased maladaptive coping skills, dependence on substances for symptom relief, and deterioration of interpersonal relationships. Dr. Gertson utilizes treatment interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed and trauma resolution therapy. In addition, she integrates concepts from 12-step models in her treatment approach. Dr. Gertson’s expertise in these areas was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for implementation of an evidenced-based treatment approach for Co-Occurring Disorders. Dr. Gertson is the recipient of the Ventura County Medical Resources Foundation’s Fainer Award as “Psychologist of the Year” in 2011. Outside of work, Dr. Gertson enjoys listening to classical and choral music.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Divorce Counseling

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Divorce Counseling

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Ohio University, Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Awards and publications

Dr. Gertson is the recipient of the Ventura County Medical Resources Foundation’s Fainer Award as “Psychologist of the Year” in 2011

NPI number

1821136433

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Linda Gertson?

Generally, Dr. Linda Gertson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Gertson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Linda Gertson accepting new patients?

Dr. Linda Gertson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Gertson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Linda Gertson accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Linda Gertson online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Gertson using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Linda Gertson work with?

Dr. Linda Gertson works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Linda Gertson?

Dr. Linda Gertson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Linda Gertson on their profile.