Linda Wilkinson, MA, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor
PAYSON, Arizona
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
Encouraging hope and enthusiasm for life is a primary goal of my counseling philosophy. Promoting self-agency is another: you can solve your own problems with the abilities you already possess together with the skills and expertise I offer. I will listen to your own unique story in a caring, nonjudgmental manner, meeting you where you are and walking forward with you. I diagnose with care, making every effort to focus on healing rather than labels. I believe that while every human being has problems, the problem is separate from the person. Self-awareness is vital for growth: who are you and what do you want out of life? Let's find out together!
My Practice & Services
Compsych's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is the only insurance I take. The rest of my practice is Private Pay.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
As an adoptive mother, I am familiar with attachment and other adoption issues that face both the adoptive parents and the adopted childadult. As a past foster parent for teen boys and girls, I am sensitive to the challenges faced by blendedcombined families. As a past facilitator for various types of groups (addiction, abuse, domestic disharmony, juvenile offenders, parenting, cognitive restructuring), I feel confident that victims can become victors.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
ChildrenTeensAdultsElders
Groups I Work With
Marriage and family, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, cognitive restructuring, self harm, foster parents & families, adoptive parents & families, survivors of religious fundamentalism, survivors of psychological, emotional, verbal, physical abuse.
Therapy Services & Specialties
CoachingConsultationFamily TherapyGroup TherapyHome-Based TherapyIndividual Therapy & CounselingMarriage, Couples, or Relationship CounselingPsychological Evaluation
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
AbandonmentAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAggression and ViolenceAging and Geriatric IssuesAnger
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Anger ManagementBibliotherapyBiofeedbackCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyDepth-Oriented Brief TherapyExistential PsychotherapyFamily Attachment Narrative Therapy