Linda Williams, MA RCC

There are truly no clinical issues you could bring that I’m not comfortable addressing. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for whatever you're facing, approaching your story with honesty, empathy, and clinical skill. Whether you're struggling with depression, personality disorders, or the aftereffects of trauma, you’ll find thoughtful support and a grounded therapeutic presence here.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals whose childhood trauma impacts their ability to experience safe, fulfilling, and reciprocal relationships as adults. If you feel too damaged to heal, please know I hold onto hope even when you can’t. I may be one of the few therapeutic resources who will not give up on you.

Some of the areas I’m especially drawn to include helping people navigate the emotional impact of narcissism, borderline personality disorder, and emotional regulation issues—whether you're living with these challenges yourself or experiencing them in a parent, child, partner, or friend.

I also have a deep affinity for those who identify with the term Motherless Daughters. This can mean the literal loss of a mother, but more often it speaks to the emotional absence of a mother who was unable to bond with you due to her own pain, emotional immaturity, or unresolved trauma.

If you're navigating the emotional chaos of infidelity, I offer a steady hand and clear perspective. I'm also here for the "lesser" concerns—relationship struggles, insecure attachment styles, or the quiet ache of feeling unworthy. Relationships are difficult for all of us, especially when our attachment patterns get triggered. I bring a lot of empathy and experience to these issues, especially for those healing from emotionally immature parenting.

Many of my clients are high-functioning, bright, and yet carrying deep wounds from their early lives. You are not alone—and you will find a safe haven with me.

My practice is inclusive. While many of my clients are heteronormative, I welcome and support clients across the spectrum of sexuality and gender. If you're part of the queer community, exploring your sexual identity, or identify as gender nonconforming or non-binary, know that you have a home here.

I practice what I call compassionate candor—a balance of honesty and empathy that respects your truth while gently challenging the patterns that no longer serve you. My work is rooted in reality and a deep acceptance of what is, because I believe that true growth requires us to lean fully into the present.

My approach draws from many therapeutic modalities. I have classical training in psychotherapy and a strong foundation in Gestalt therapy, which integrates beautifully with Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts work. I often incorporate CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to build the practical skills necessary for navigating modern-day relationship challenges.

Central to this work is nervous system regulation. Without a regulated nervous system, even the best communication tools fall short. Together, we learn to build internal safety so you can engage more skillfully and meaningfully in your relationships.

I’m particularly passionate about attachment therapy, object relations theory, and exploring how early childhood trauma shapes adult dynamics. I hold a compassionate lens on borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, viewing them as expressions of highly sensitive nervous systems shaped by shame-based early environments. With time and safety, we can begin to gently loosen the grip of shame that so often underlies grandiosity, reactivity, or emotional withdrawal.

Above all, I aim to help clients shift from blame to liberation. That means validating what has been true while moving toward the freedom of a more integrated, fully alive Self.