(They/He)
I’m Linden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing online therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults across Pennsylvania, with a focus on gender-affirming care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people. I help my clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and more. I draw on my professional and lived experience so you can spend less time explaining and more time exploring who you are.
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.
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.
It’s common to seek therapy at a turning point in your life: launching into adulthood, exploring gender or sexual identity, entering a new relationship, or making a big decision. Maybe you’re seeking relief from depression, anxiety, or low self-worth. You might be wondering who you really are and what you want out of life. I can help you with these issues and more.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Gender-affirming therapy
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? 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 my sessions. 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 and 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.