I am an empathetic counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe that each person is an expert in their own life and functioning but sometimes the awareness of our expertise is clouded and difficult to maintain. Counseling is one method of regaining and expanding our awareness and control over our own lives. I have experience supporting and counseling individuals with situational stressors, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, parenting and step-parenting issues, and trauma. I also have experience working with parents of children, teens, and adults who are coming out as gay, queer or trans.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will work with you toward greater understanding of yourself and stronger connection with your strengths and potential, helping you to make positive choices in your life - choices that work for you instead of against you. I recognize that each of us is connected to a larger network of individuals - community, family, partner - and I keep this in mind as we work toward greater effectiveness in relationships. I use a variety of tools and intervention strategies including Strengths-Based Counseling, Solution-Focused Counseling, Person-Centered Counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Counseling (CBT). It can take courage to reach out for help and I honor the strength it took to take this step.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2015016164
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Linda Stein is great. She's very kind very compassionate I really feel like she listens to me and helps me a great deal with introspection I feel like I'm dealing with a lot of my big problems well because of Linda I can't recommend her enough
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 9 months
Linda makes me feel heard and helps me really dive into what is going on in my life.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Linda has been a huge help in a tough time of my life.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Linda is awesome. She is very caring and remembers things that are going on with me and that means a lot. Would highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Linda is passionate about her work. She listens and is very helpful. I am happy to have her as my therapist. I’m just 3 weeks she has definitely helped me look at things a little clearer!
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd