- 20 years experience
- Coaching informed care
- Family concerns supported
About Jo-Linda
Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield welcomes people who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, anxiety, stress, or the hard work of changing routines and habits. She writes plainly and listens, helping clients sort priorities and take small, practical steps forward. Her tone is encouraging and goal-oriented, aimed at people who want clear, doable strategies instead of only talking points.
Dr. Butterfield is a Psychologist with twenty years of experience in Maryland. She has worked in private practice, hospitals, assisted-living and rehab centers, schools, addiction treatment programs, and academic settings. That variety shapes how she approaches problems and plans realistic next steps.
Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed by grief, burnout, or caregiving demands. Others request help with motivation, focus, sleep, parenting questions, career choices, or attention-related challenges. She blends mental health work with coaching-style goal setting to translate insights into action.
Her coaching credentials complement her psychologist role and inform how she supports behavior change and goal maintenance. She emphasizes identifying strengths, making small habit changes, and tracking progress so clients can see practical results over time.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Dr. Butterfield helps each person set achievable goals, test new strategies, and adjust plans as needed. She frames the work as a partnership toward clearer thinking and more manageable daily routines.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online care
Dr. Butterfield integrates evidence-based psychological work with coaching-style methods that focus on goals and behavior change. In practice that means helping clients break large problems into small tasks, set measurable goals, and use repeated practice to build new habits. This approach suits people who want tangible progress on issues like motivation, sleep, or daily overwhelm.She also helps people process grief and major life transitions by providing a steady, structured space to name losses and plan next steps. That work often pairs emotional support with concrete coping strategies so grief does not become stalled in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to learn a client's needs, trial specific techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The aim is to match methods to goals, not to apply a single model to every person.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, eliminate travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue work while relocating or balancing caregiving. Ask about the session options to find a setup that fits your daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can this therapist help with?
She works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting questions, sleep problems, career transitions, ADHD-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines psychological care with coaching techniques, focusing on clear goals, practical steps, and identifying strengths to make changes stick.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of professional experience across private practice, hospitals, assisted-living and rehab centers, schools, addiction programs, and academic roles.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and also holds coaching credentials referenced in her background.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.