Sorting through who you are and what you want is hard enough without doubt, fear, or shame weighing you down. I'm Linden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia providing online therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults across Pennsylvania. I specialize in gender affirming therapy for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people. I help my clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and more. As a queer and trans therapist, I draw on my professional and lived experience so you can spend less time explaining yourself and more time exploring what's bringing you to therapy. Please note: as of March 2026, I have one biweekly opening on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During your initial session, we'll go over some important intake information, and then we'll leave plenty of time for you to share your story and ask me questions. One of the most important aspects of therapy is the client-therapist relationship, so we'll also make sure we're a good fit. Over the next few weeks, we’ll get to know one another and begin exploring the issues that brought you to therapy in more depth. We'll move at your pace and focus on what's most important to you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I blend talk therapy with solution-focused techniques to provide relief from your symptoms and help you navigate daily life. My clients often tell me that previous experiences with therapy involved lots of listening and affirmation without being challenged or directly confronting their problems. Therapy is never linear, but you should feel you’re making progress. I'll check in often to make sure our sessions are working for you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or unsure about their future. They may be seeking clarity on issues including sexual orientation and gender identity, coming out or transitioning, social isolation, relationship or family problems, internalized shame or stigma, body image issues or dysphoria, and low self-esteem. I particularly enjoy working with folks struggling with social anxiety. These are common issues, and relief is possible. I encourage you to reach out and look forward to hearing from you!
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender is a core part of your identity, shaping how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Navigating life as a transgender, nonbinary, or gender expansive person means dealing with unique stressors. You may be questioning your identity, struggling with family or friends, at work, or in dating or partnerships. You may be asking yourself: Am I " trans enough" to come out or transition? Is what I'm experiencing gender dysphoria? Is medical transition right for me? Is there a "right way" to come out or transition? What would it mean to live as my true gender? As an online gender therapist based in Philadelphia, I help clients across Pennsylvania explore, accept, and integrate their gender identity so they can live more authentic and fulfilling lives. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore those big questions at your own pace.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I frequently integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into more traditional talk therapy. This approach helps my clients identify what's most important to them in life and take values-based action, even in the face of barriers they may be facing. ACT can be a great fit for someone looking for concrete tools and a clearer path forward.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Clients with anxiety may benefit from Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). ERP is a structured, evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. If you've been to therapy before and "just talked about" your anxiety without results, ERP may be a good fit for you.