Linda has over 25 years of counseling experience.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Advanced Clinical  Practitioner credential.  She is certified in couples counseling with the Imago Relationship Institute.  She is credentialed with the American Association of Christian Counselors.  She is also trained in Solution focused couples counseling.   She provides professional counseling for couples, families, and individuals. She has worked with attorneys in collaborative law for 5 years and is a trained mediator.

Linda offers a comprehensive three part evaluation for couples.  The couple is typically seen together for the first 45 minutes.  They then have the option to each attend an individual 45 minute evaluation giving them the opportunity to increase their comfort level and discuss concerns without having their partner present.  Couples sessions are then 90 minutes long allowing ample time to learn and practice a specific safe communication model.  This model allows couples to address the underlying, or root issues that affect their current relationships.  Linda integrates a cognitive model into her couple’s sessions.  She uses a cognitive model in working with individuals.  A cognitive model teaches awareness of thoughts that contribute to emotional discomfort.  Linda then coaches individuals in how to change distressing thoughts so they  become free of emotional distress. 

Linda has developed a unique approach to meeting client needs by providing personalized service and attention.  This approach moves beyond the conventional session structure providing you, the client, a greater opportunity to utilize the tools and insight gained in session.  Linda's goal for clients is to move through counseling in the most efficient way without a requirement for long-term, ongoing therapy.  This result - oriented approach helps you to resolve issues and move forward to fully enjoy your life and purpose.

In the area of Marriage and Family Therapy, Linda works with couples in the areas of:

·                    Overcoming Communication Barriers

·                    Restoring Trust in Relationships

·                    Infidelity & Intimacy Issues

·                    Developing Healthy Boundaries

·                    Caring for Aging Parents

·                    Preparing for Marriage / Premarital Counseling

·                    Separation & Divorce

·                    Parenting Issues

·                    Blended Families

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Linda’s counseling practice includes working with individuals who are faced with a variety of issues including:

·                    Anxiety & Stress and Depression

·                    Overcoming Depression

·                    Self – Worth

·                    Trauma Resolution

·                    Career Change / Major Life Transitions

·                    Surviving sexual abuse

·                    Grief and Loss

·                    Divorce and Mediation

·                    Women’s Issues

Linda has been married for twenty four years and has a two daughters ages 21 and 17.  She currently provides services to clients throughout the Dallas Fort Worth and Mid-Cities area.  Her office is in Colleyville and is convenient to Southlake, Keller Grapevine and HEB areas.

Contact  Linda to discuss your needs and how her experience and training can assist you in moving beyond these issues towards resolution and healing.  Linda is happy to offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss your counseling needs or questions  you might have about starting the counseling process.