I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified LPC Supervisor with over 24 years of experience in providing counseling services. My earlier experience as a teacher, both secondary and post-secondary, laid the foundation for my passion for education, life-long learning, and the capacity for personal evolvement. In addition to the MA in Counseling, I hold an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and have served as director of Counseling Services as well as university Dean of Student Development. My experience in education has contributed to my belief in personal growth and development, and teaching self-efficacy skill building is a cornerstone of my counseling service. I borrow Baxter Magolda’s theory of self-authorship along the life span and apply it in my counseling. Her metaphor of riding a tandem bicycle is particularly applicable to my practice. My interpretation is that the client is the driver of the counseling experience. They steer and dictate the direction for the session. As the second rider, I provide appropriate information, energy, encouragement, and guidance.
My primary modalities for therapy are cognitive-behavioral, client centered, reality therapy, and motivational interviewing. However, I appreciate the client’s integrity and I adapt my techniques according to their needs. I have worked with individuals with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management challenges, relationship conflict, career exploration, eating disorders, self-esteem, grief and loss, panic disorder, sexual orientation and gender identity, and academic skill building. In general, my role as a counselor is to assist the client in conceptualizing the concern, defining objectives for change, and identifying appropriate interventions.
I look forward to meeting you, listening to you, and assisting you in defining goals to achieve self-authorship in your life.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
LA LPC 320
VA LPC 0701004589
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I have been seeing Linda for almost one full year and I am astounded at the growth she has helped me achieve. I went from being crippled by things I perceived as hurtful and constantly people-pleasing to empowering myself to set healthy boundaries and reframe interactions. I cannot recommend her enough. She's truly a wonderful therapist and is clearly deeply invested in her clients and their wellbeing.
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She is absolutely wonderful, and I love her conversational / homework approach. It helps me to be proactive in my betterment.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Linda is awesome! Caring and supportive to her clients. Would recommend her to anybody who needs a pick me up emotionally.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Linda is very understanding and empathic. She has a lot of wisdom and can hear about problems without judgement. I have been able to make significant changes in my happiness and well being in a short amount of sessions with her.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Linda is fabulous! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and the insight they’ve brought me. Linda is attentive, curious, and makes me feel visible.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and trauma and abuse