Linda A. Ramsey (She/Her)
MA, LPC, LMFT
EMDR Trained
Hello! I’m Linda and I’m a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe being a psychotherapist is my life’s calling and I feel I am at home and at peace in the therapeutic space. I would appreciate the opportunity to welcome you into this safe space with me. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation aimed at helping us to co-determine whether or not working together is a good fit.
I believe we all have the capacity to feel safe, be happy, and create the life we want. However, there are times when the past and life situations get in the way and we get stuck. Together, you and I will identify what is keeping you stuck, and we will also identify ways for you to move forward. My approach is very person-centered and collaborative. Together, we can create a safe space for you to explore who you are.
Research indicates that the most important element and predictor of positive outcomes in therapy is the quality and strength of the therapeutic alliance. In short, the relationship between the client and the therapist is a very important one. Because of this, during our work together we will ensure that we are building the strongest relationship possible. Some folks may feel an immediate connection in therapy. However, often the relationship builds and strengthens over time. Every relationship has a slightly different rhythm. We will work together to find ours.
I am committed to creating an environment of safety in which you can feel empowered to explore and express all of your needs. People tell me that I am warm, compassionate, and very easy to talk with. I can also use humor when it’s appropriate in session (yes! We are allowed to laugh in therapy!) and welcome feedback 100% of the time!
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out for a complimentary consultation with me, and let’s see if working together feels like a good fit.
I have advanced clinical training in both individual and relational models of psychotherapy. I focus on training in attachment, trauma, and interpersonal neurobiology. Below is a brief description of my training. Feel free to inquire further with any questions about my education or professional training.
Specializations
- Couples Counseling
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Family Therapy
- Grief and Loss Counseling
- Life Transitions and Adjustments
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Trauma and Abuse Counseling
Populations of Interest
- Adults
- Adult Children of Emotional Neglect (CEN)
- Aging Adults/Seniors
- Couples/relationship
- LGBTQ+ Individuals
- Women
- Individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
- Individuals with Trauma and Abuse History
- Individuals with Relationship Issues
- Individuals with Self-Esteem Issues
- Individuals with Bereavement or Grief
Fees
$175 50-minute Individual or Relationship Counseling
Delivery Method of Services and Languages Spoken
In-person and Telehealth services in English
Favorite Quote, Movie, Book, or TV Show
“Believe in your own special uniqueness.”
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Café by Fannie Flagg
Wheel of Time books and anything sci-fi/fantasy and historical fiction.
A Word from your Therapist
I love helping people feel safe in being who they need to be.
Personal Identities
I am a senior cis-gender female in a large body who believes in dreams, laughter, and nature, loves animals, especially dogs, cats, and turtles, and helps others believe in themselves.
Educational and Work Background
- Masters in Counseling
- Dually Licensed – LPC and LMFT
- Gottman Level 1 2014
- EMDR Trained 2016
- DBT Intensive 2020
- 28hr Telehealth Certification 2020
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy 2020 & 2021
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, Core Skills 1-4 2021
- Relational Life Therapy 1 2021
- Interpersonal Neurobiology Courses through the Mindsight Institute 2021/Ongoing
- Developmental Model through the Couples Institute 2022/Ongoing
- EMDR and trauma trainings 2014/Ongoing
- Luminary Counseling, PLLC Clinical Consultation Group 2021/Ongoing
Hobbies or Personal Interests
I read, cook, garden, love to create through crafts and sewing and love my animals.
Why Did you Become a Therapist?
I feel at home in the therapeutic space and helping others feel safe exploring who they are. It took me until I was in my fifties before I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up, and now I don’t think I would be anything else (except own a big piece of land to garden and have room for my 4-footed friends and turtles to run around.)
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Call us at 512-657-7744 for more information.