Philosophy
I began my full-time counseling practice in Nashville, TN, and initially my focus was primarily on addiction and recovery. Over time, my focus and passion has shifted to deeper trauma work where it’s been less about the pathology of behavior and instead more on the deeper causes of pain. While I still help clients navigate addiction, I see it as more of the symptom and not the problem. I have seen clients change through deeper healing with less focus on their symptoms. It’s been my experience that when we experience difficult moments in our daily lives, it is oftentimes a result of unprocessed pain and trauma. This pain can be from an early childhood experience and/or recent events. Unprocessed pain too often robs us from the present moment.
I have also seen talk therapy, while important, usually doesn’t cause the bigger shifts for change. I believe that talk therapy has its place after the integration of the deeper work. My work is about helping each client access their subconscious so that they can feel shifts in daily life. I also believe therapy and counseling are not as effective unless you have practical tools to utilize on your own, as it’s in daily life where this work matters the most.
Please refer to the specialities page for a more in depth description of the the therapeutic work I offer to clients. Feel free to reach out for further information or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether or not my services are right for you.
Contact
➤ LOCATION
virtual practice via Telehealth
☎ CONTACT
leah@leahlinn.com
(615) 592-5036
Areas of Practice
attachment-focused work
When trying to make sense of our close relationships, it helps to understand how we form attachments to each other. People differ in their comfort with intimacy in a very predictable manner. There are several different styles of attachment: secure, anxious or preoccupied, avoidant or dismissing, and anxious-avoidant- known as a disorganized attachment style. Often, the way we form an attachment in our interpersonal relationships is based upon the type of care we received as a young child. My goal is to help clients reach a secure attachment style.
adult children of alcoholics & dysfunctional families
This language is not limited to only children of alcoholics. It is a group of people that have come together and realized that they have so many of the same struggles. Many people ask if they are welcome or if they can be a member of a group where alcoholism didn't happen within the family system. My answer to that is "yes". If you identify with feelings of shame or abandonment then you have a place in the group.
narcissistic abuse
There is a common dilemma shared by those experiencing domestic/relational abuse (including narcissistic & bipolar-related abuse), and that is confusion. So many clients affected by narcissistic and/or otherwise abusive relationships have lost a sense of self as well as confidence in who they are. My practice is centered around helping clients get back their true and authentic identity; this is because abusive relationships often take away a sense of truth and reality. I am dedicated to helping survivors of trauma reclaim their lives and connect with their inner strength.
grief counseling
Grief is one of the hardest seasons to go through. When we are in the middle of it, oftentimes we just want some relief. It can also be a time of clarity of what really matters. Often, the last thing we want is to be told is "it’s going to be ok" or "all things work together for the good..." and "God's got a plan". Grief can also leads us to ask some really big and powerful questions.
trauma-focused work
The focus on trauma work in therapy has become more prevalent in the last 15+ years. Part of the work is knowing your own story and identifying patterns and the ways you have been uniquely wounded. It is when we haven’t processed our pain that we often then reenact the unprocessed traumas in our current lives. There are many modalities that are effective in reprocessing trauma, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, though everyone responds differently. For more information about EMDR and Brainspotting, please go to my ‘Specialties’ page.
life transitions
Transitions in life can be very difficult and bring forth an ‘undoing’ of oneself. We may question our capabilities, our choices, our path forward, and even our self-worth. By seeking support and navigating these transitions with intention and resilience, we can emerge stronger, wiser, and more aligned with our true selves. Life flows continually threw order, disorder, then reorder. One central truth is that life is impermanent.
Get in touch
Use the form below to contact me regarding how I can help with counseling / therapy. Please provide a brief description of what you're seeking in therapy. You may also email or call me to make an appointment.