Emily Linaman LCSW

Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated. Our work together will empower you with more clarity about small steps you can take right away to get on the right path for you. Sometimes therapy can feel hard or scary as we approach issues related to old wounds or traumas that may have been avoided in the past. This is normal and is an important part of the recovery process. I believe that pacing is important, as is trust and rapport; therefore, we will take our time to safely and gradually work toward exploring these deeper issues that may be at the root of many of life's problems and difficulties. As we learn to address old hurts, we also need to layer in lots of self care and compassion in order to feel safe and stabilized.

My areas of passion and specialty are: developmental (childhood) trauma resolution using the framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), Somatic Psychology, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilize teachings and tools related to attachment theory, addiction recovery using 12-Step and Harm Reduction approaches; Alcoholic Family Systems/Co-dependency and Internal Family Systems. I am trained in Seeking Safety and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and other self-destructive traits related to Borderline Personality Disorder.

Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated. Our work together will empower you with more clarity about small steps you can take right away to get on the right path for you. Sometimes therapy can feel hard or scary as we approach issues related to old wounds or traumas that may have been avoided in the past. This is normal and is an important part of the recovery process. I believe that pacing is important, as is trust and rapport; therefore, we will take our time to safely and gradually work toward exploring these deeper issues that may be at the root of many of life's problems and difficulties. As we learn to address old hurts, we also need to layer in lots of self care and compassion in order to feel safe and stabilized.

• California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW81425

My areas of passion and specialty are: developmental (childhood) trauma resolution using the framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), Somatic Psychology, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilize teachings and tools related to attachment theory, addiction recovery using 12-Step and Harm Reduction approaches; Alcoholic Family Systems/Co-dependency and Internal Family Systems. I am trained in Seeking Safety and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and other self-destructive traits related to Borderline Personality Disorder.