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Linda Flynn

Linda Flynn

LCSW

Therapist · Kentucky · 15+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW for trauma recovery

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Practical coping skills

About Linda

Linda Flynn is an LCSW offering 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on recovery from narcissistic abuse, addiction, depression, and anger. She helps people rebuild self-trust and emotional stability after prolonged trauma and invalidating relationships.

Her work centers on relational trauma such as gaslighting and emotional manipulation. She helps people identify patterns of control and the emotional wounds that keep those patterns alive. Sessions aim to strengthen a person's sense of self and reduce behaviors that lead to repeated harm.

When supporting addiction recovery, she addresses the feelings and needs that often fuel substance use. The goal is to replace short-term coping with practical strategies that support daily life. She also helps clients develop routines and skills that support long-term stability.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Linda integrates trauma-aware methods with evidence-based techniques to match each person's needs. She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon, and works together with people to set realistic goals.

People who come for help can expect a grounded, steady presence and attention to what matters most to them. She guides clients through processing painful experiences while helping them reconnect to their values. The emphasis is on steady progress and usable tools for life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand emotional bonds, recognize repeated relationship patterns, and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients find their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together, and adjustments happen as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people access consistent care across locations, which is useful for those who move or travel. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions so the focus stays on practical skills, emotional processing, and building healthier relationship patterns.

At a glance

Listed location
Kentucky
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LCSW · No. 1472
NPI
1154929362

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with issues such as addictions, relationship trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns like caregiver stress and body image.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based with a trauma-aware focus. She uses practical, plain-language methods to help people develop coping skills and rebuild emotional stability.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex relational trauma, addiction recovery, and mood concerns.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW and practices in Kentucky as indicated by the KY LCSW credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session types.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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