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Linda Mandozai, LMFT

Bilingual LMFT specializing in trauma recovery
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Trauma informed care
  • 17 years experience

About Linda Mandozai

Linda Mandozai is a bilingual therapist licensed in California who brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work. She holds an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - and combines that professional training with graduate study in clinical psychology, having earned a Master’s degree from Pepperdine University after completing undergraduate work at UCLA.

As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, she focuses on practical strategies to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, supporting people managing symptoms of PTSD, stress, anxiety, and depression. She has experience working with adults, children, and families and addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and family dynamics, self-esteem and body image, caregiving stress, and mood-related difficulties.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Her background centers on helping clients build more fulfilling, balanced lives through targeted interventions, emotional understanding, and improved communication skills. Linda’s clinical focus includes trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment issues, panic and mood disorders, and a variety of interpersonal challenges, reflecting a broad commitment to practical, evidence-informed care.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Linda Mandozai have?

Linda Mandozai has 17 years of professional clinical experience.

Is Linda Mandozai a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. License details are CA LMFT 77644.

In which languages does Linda Mandozai provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Linda Mandozai located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Linda Mandozai as my therapist?

You can work with Linda Mandozai through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Linda Mandozai work with international clients?

Linda Mandozai does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Linda Mandozai cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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