Linda Friend

Linda Friend is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist with 38 years of experience, dedicated to facilitating the opening of the heart and guiding individuals on a journey into the depths of their true inner being—the human soul—with all its loving and creative potential. She specializes in addressing issues such as childhood neglect, adult losses, trauma, grief, and addiction. With a strong belief in the power of compassionate understanding, Linda helps clients open their hearts, allowing love, joy, creativity, and curiosity to flourish. Her focus is on individual adults and couples, fostering a therapeutic environment that reestablishes a profound sense of trust and belonging. Linda excels in working with clients facing acute trauma and those seeking greater meaning in life. Utilizing a blend of talk therapy, dreams, art therapy, and journaling, she employs innovative modalities that facilitate exploration of deep trauma while minimizing overwhelming emotions. Her clients consistently experience significant breakthroughs in their healing journey, effectively breaking free from self-defeating patterns and restoring joy. In addition to her therapy practice, Linda offers ongoing group and individual instruction in Qigong Meditation, further enriching the therapeutic experience.