As a licensed therapist serving clients in Iowa, I bring over two decades of compassionate counseling experience. My practice is deeply rooted in understanding the unique challenges individuals face across different life stages. I specialize in supporting adults and young adults navigating complex emotional landscapes, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship transitions.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Christian values and a conservative, empathetic framework. I'm particularly passionate about helping clients work through isolation, interpersonal challenges, and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with seasonal mood changes, family dynamics, or seeking guidance during significant life transitions like divorce or adoption, I offer a supportive and understanding environment.
I focus on creating personalized strategies that empower individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve communication skills, and cultivate emotional resilience. My goal is to walk alongside you as you explore healing, self-understanding, and positive change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IA LMHC 073540
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Helpful, kind and compassionate.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life cha
Really like working with Linda.
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Linda is a constant source of life strengthening to me
I look forward to having my virtual hug and affirmation from her each session.
Written on Sep 21, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Linda has been a great support for me specially during my ups and downs. She is always checking on me and making sure I’m doing well.
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Linda and I connected from the start. I was nervous for our first session. Now I look forward to our sessions. She truly listens!
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Linda is compassionate and understanding. She is very personable and easy to talk you. Linda has helped me look at my issues and helps me look at them with a different and positive perspective way. As I start to realize that my negative tapes I am playing in my head are hurting me, she offers suggestions on how to change that and move forward to a healthier place. She offers helpful suggestions on how to deal with those negative thoughts and emotions.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
