
Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield
Psychologist and coach for life changes
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Psychologist and coach for life changes
Start with Dr. Jo-Linda ButterfieldLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield is a licensed psychologist in Maryland with more than 20 years of professional experience assisting people with personal, workplace, and family relationships across all life phases. Her clinical work spans a wide range of settings - private practice, hospitals, assisted-living and rehab centers, schools, post-graduate academia, addiction treatment programs, and more.
Clients come to Dr. Butterfield for help with difficult emotions, coping with grief and loss, and feelings of overwhelm from stress, anxiety, isolation, ADHD, or health-related concerns including burnout. She also supports people who are struggling with motivation, low self-esteem or confidence, and those seeking guidance through transitions, shifts in mindset, or practical steps to overcome procrastination and clutter.
In addition to her licensure as a clinical psychologist (MD Psychologist 02803), Dr. Butterfield holds a PCC-level Personal and Professional Coach credential from the International Coach Federation - PCC-level indicates Professional Certified Coach - and is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the NBHWC. She has taught and mentored students in two established coach-training programs in Maryland.
Her coaching background informs a collaborative approach that combines attention to underlying mental patterns with concrete behavioral and relationship strategies, helping clients pursue both internal exploration and practical goal attainment. Dr. Butterfield works with clients to identify strengths and resources that can be used to overcome challenges and open new possibilities for the way they want to live.
She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and commends clients for taking that step. Dr. Butterfield is available to support people as they move toward the lives they want.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or managing life transitions - research indicates that online therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person care.
One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they want a different fit. This range of options can make it simpler to get consistent support while working toward meaningful change.