About Me
Hi! I’m Linden (they/he), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia. I earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and have held a clinical license in Pennsylvania since 2014.
I began my career nearly 20 years ago at a community-based healthcare organization serving individuals living with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. Later, I served as a clinical supervisor overseeing a team of behavioral health and social service providers. I have a decade of experience working with LGBTQ+ and questioning adults. I specialize in providing gender-affirming therapy to transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and gender non-conforming people.
As a social worker, my training emphasizes the powerful role that social and environmental factors play in mental health—and humans’ inherent ability to change and grow. My work is rooted in understanding how systemic oppression, community context, and lived experience shape a person’s well-being. I bring a feminist and social justice lens to my work, paying close attention to how race, class, gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, disability, and other aspects of identity intersect. This perspective helps me support my clients in navigating the real-world barriers they face.
In addition to my clinical experience, I’ve advocated for the rights and well-being of marginalized communities in both nonprofit and government settings. My background includes roles promoting access to reproductive and sexual healthcare, HIV/AIDS care, and environmental health.
My Approach
I believe the client-therapist relationship is central to growth and change. An important part of my role is to hold space and walk alongside you as we explore and make meaning of your experiences. My therapeutic orientation is humanistic, which can be especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. This approach taps into your inherent ability to change and grow with a focus on deepening awareness and self-reflection. We’ll take a holistic approach, exploring your current concerns within the broader context of your life, relationships, past trauma, and environment rather than viewing them in isolation. And we’ll work together to identify ways you can heal and move forward in alignment with your values and what’s most important to you. Where appropriate, I incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools. I am a trauma-informed and sex-positive provider. My style is warm, compassionate, and direct.
Rates & Insurance
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