Shaina Linginfelter
It's easy to brush off signs that your mental health is in need of attention- until your body demands that you listen. Maybe you find yourself lying awake at night, or you're actually spending most of your free time sleeping. Tears seem to well up at the drop of a hat, or you carry a constant pit in your stomach. Some of us have been taught that strength means suffering in silence, while others have always used avoidance to cope. Oftentimes we are too busy taking care of others to take care of ourselves. Now is the time to take care of you.
Strengths
I believe that it's never too late to gain perspective, learn healthy tools and take back charge of your life. I am laid back, authentic and non-judgmental. My approach uses a combination of techniques that is tailored for your specific goals. We will always go at your pace and focus on the areas that you determine are most important for your own life. Together we will explore your history with compassion and curiosity, while finding new ways to cope.
Ideal clients
As a passionate social worker with a background in the medical field, I have spent my career helping people from all walks of life navigate life's hardest challenges. Whether you are struggling with caregiving, life transitions, health issues or just daily demands, I will meet you where you are at in this moment. I am a safe space for those who may feel marginalized, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, older adults or people with nontraditional beliefs.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Negative thinking affects how we feel and act, but most of us don't even realize we're doing it. CBT helps us to recognize and change these patterns. It is easy to learn and can make a big difference in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing
Oftentimes we want to change ourselves for the better, but we have no idea how. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative technique that helps to pinpoint your goals and ways to achieve them, from your point of view.
Psychodynamic
Like it or not, our early childhood is the blueprint for our unconscious patterns in adulthood. Psychodynamic therapy helps us to understand why we are the way we are today, and how we can correct habits that are no longer helpful. I implement this modality in a non-confrontational but observatory, collaborative manner.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense CSW009569