About

We are all on a journey. It would be my honor to join you along the way.

My Story

I was born in Chattanooga and grew up playing on the rivers and marshes around Savannah.  My family was close-knit, hardworking, and kind.  I was taught that the men were in charge, but it always seemed to me that my mom, grandmother, and aunts ran the world, all without ever leaving the kitchen table.  Church was the center of our world, and we were there every time the doors were open.  It gave me strong roots, a sense that the world was bigger than just me, and a deep love of music (and a good potluck dinner).  It also gave me some traditional ways of thinking that took me years to realize weren’t mine. 

After earning degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (UGA) and Theology (Emory), I was licensed as a professional counselor (GA LPC2887) in 1998.  My psychotherapy training was based on person-centered and Family Systems approaches, and my theological education focused on feminist thought and pastoral care. 

For a good part of my professional life, I led organizations in Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.  Our work was building support networks and increasing access to informed care for all of us – and was strongly influenced by the concepts of cultural humility, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care.  It was good, hard work, and I loved it very much. These days, I bring those same concepts and values into a work more focused on individual journeys.

Outside of work, I am not one to sit still very long – I like to be active and creative.  I love tackling new challenges, whether it is renovating houses, making jewelry, or baking bread.  I keep my paddleboard close by and take to the water every chance that I get.  Two of my life’s greatest gifts are my sons, now young adults working to figure out life for themselves.  There is little that I love more than walking their journeys with them.

Therapeutic Approach

My work draws from a variety of approaches, including theories of development, attachment, and family systems (both internal and external), as well as mindfulness and other contemplative practices.  But in my experience, relationship is key – we have to feel safe and supportive in order to do good work.  So while theories and techniques are useful tools, what is most important to me is offering you a place of safety, warmth, and connection. My approach to this work is much like what I value and want for myself – compassion, reliability, and a good sense of humor.

And as with most things, therapy isn’t “one size fits all.” This is your journey, and your stories and experiences, your needs, and your goals will guide us along the way. I know that sitting down and talking with a total stranger about very personal things can seem daunting, to say the least. But I’ve been there myself, and I’m committed to being with you now.

If it feels like we might be a fit or you’ve got questions and would like to know more, reach out, and let’s set a time to talk.

– Linda