Linda Najjar, Psychologist in Albuquerque, 87110

Linda Najjar, Ph.D.

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Psychologist - 1058

My Approach to Helping

Mission Statement: I believe that we all have inner wisdom and it is a matter of learning how to access it. I emphasize personal growth and well-being for individuals, families, and communities of all ethnicities, cultures, races, genders, sexual orientations, ability/disability levels, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sizes, and any other identities.

More Info About My Practice

My Approach to Treatment:

Although I have expertise as a psychologist and I can share that expertise with you, I believe that you are the expert of your life. You have learned how to survive thus far, you know yourself best, and you already have many strengths. You may feel that some of your coping skills are not working for you and you need to develop some new ones.

I believe that we all have a wise voice within us and it is a matter of learning how to access it. I can assist you to learn how to access your own inner wisdom. That may require new ways of thinking or coping. You are the one who is capable of making those changes. Treatment is goal-directed. This means that we will collaborate together to identify treatment goals at your initial session and may modify them at any time thereafter during treatment; however, treatment will be focused on making progress toward accomplishing those goals.

Treatment takes into account the context, environmental, social, political, cultural, and familial factors and systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns and any coping strategies that may not be working for you.

I utilize an integrative approach. This means that I use a range of techniques that are empirically supported (e.g., supported by current research in the field of psychology) and are modified to be specific to your goals and needs. Examples include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based approaches, and feminist therapy.

Primary goals include collaborating together to: o Reduce problematic symptoms. o Identify strengths. o Establish positive coping skills.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I feel extremely honored that I get to hear people's life stories and contribute in a small way to helping them find the tools to feel better.

Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed

We all have ups and downs in our lives. Just because someone is feeling anxious or depressed or is not feeling like themselves, does not mean that they are flawed. We all know what it is like to feel those things to varying degrees. I try to validate for people that their struggles are real and normalize that anyone going through what they have would probably be feeling similarly. It takes courage and strength to ask for help.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Consultation
Clinical Supervision
Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

Teens
Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

Women's Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination, Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual / Questioning issues, Trauma and Abuse, Assertiveness, Self-care, Depression and Anxiety, and others. Populations: Adults, Adolescents, Men, Women.