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Dr. Linda Hopkins, PHD

Dr. Linda Hopkins, PHD

Clinical Psychology

Dr. Linda Hopkins, PHD is a clinical psychologist in Newport Beach, CA. She graduated from Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, Ca in 1999. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3471 Via Lido Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Care Philosophy

"I like to work collaboratively and believe the patient must always work harder than the therapist. I believe in getting to symptom reduction as quickly as possible, not rushing but utilizing a  short term therapy mo..."

- Dr. Linda Hopkins, PHD

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Hopkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hopkins

4.4

13 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Melanie 06/22/2020 – Jun 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Krista – Jun 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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James B. – Jun 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Brandon – Apr 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Robyn in Newport Beach, CA – Jul 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jasmine F in Costa Mesa, CA – Jul 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sean S. in Laguna Hills, CA – Jul 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joy in Costa Mesa CA – Jul 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alysha H. in Costa Mesa, CA – Jul 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mathew in Newport Beach, CA – Jul 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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FA in Tustin, CA – Jul 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I like to work collaboratively and believe the patient must always work harder than the therapist. I believe in getting to symptom reduction as quickly as possible, not rushing but utilizing a  short term therapy model.

biography

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my patients minimize the Stinky Thinking in their heads that tend to dominate and dictate their actions and catastrophize their current challenges.  I enjoy a collaborative relationship and look...read more
  • Clinical Psychology

  • Addiction Psychology

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, Ca

    Medical School, 1999
  • Santa Ana Community College, Health Department, Santa Ana , Ca

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Fielding Institute

    1994
  • University Of Southern California

    Undergraduate School, 1988

Locations

Practice

Office3471 Via Lido Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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