Linda Wachtel

Linda Wachtel is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a wealth of experience addressing the complex mental health needs of individuals and families across all age groups, from toddlers to elders. In light of the unprecedented challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, she offers teletherapy sessions alongside limited in-person options to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Linda employs a relational lens during therapy, encouraging clients to explore the significance of their relationships, family dynamics, cultural influences, health issues, trauma, and unique life circumstances. Believing in therapy as a safe and empowering space, Linda fosters active conversations with a strong emphasis on privacy and dignity. Her extensive professional background includes navigating couple and family relationships, addressing challenges such as special needs advocacy and health care crises, including cancer within families. She leverages her advanced training in couples and family therapy from the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC and her adoption therapy certification to guide clients toward identifying their strengths and resources. As a dedicated board member of the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation and Jenna's Rainbow Foundation, Linda has cultivated extensive expertise surrounding special needs and relevant health care challenges, enhancing her ability to provide thoughtful and effective support to those in need. With warmth and skill, she empowers individuals and families to create a new narrative through her integrative, emotionally focused, and solution-focused therapy approaches.