Linda McNellis - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

26 years experience

About Linda McNellis

As a licensed therapist in Oregon, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological experiences, from stress and anxiety to trauma recovery and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients navigate intricate personal dynamics, including relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and emotional healing. My therapeutic practice centers on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My expertise spans diverse areas including women's issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and life stage transitions. I am particularly committed to supporting clients through complex emotional landscapes, offering guidance that honors individual experiences and promotes holistic well-being. Drawing from a comprehensive clinical background, I provide thoughtful, personalized support that empowers clients to understand themselves more deeply and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to walk alongside you as you discover your inner strength and create positive, sustainable change in your life.

Licenses

LCSW

L7291

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Jungian Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“An amazing therapist. Made me feel heard and seen.”

“Linda is awesome. Thank you!”

“Linda is amazing. If you're dealing with trauma or others close to you with trauma, She can definitely help!”

“Linda didn't just sit and listen, she offered tools to work on my obstacles within. She helped me to become a problem solver and move forward using my own force, insight and focus.”

“Tough to explain but in one conversation we new she was the therapist for us”

“I am grateful for Linda‘s kindness and attention including excellent listening skills.”

“Linda is a caring person, listens well, is direct and is very knowledgeable. She helped me more than I can out words to.”

“Linda is a true professional”

“She’s exactly who I need to help me. Thank you so much Linda! <3”

“Linda was an excellent listener and was very intuitive with homework assignments to help us grow strong in our marriage. We appreciate her guidance very much! ”

“Linda has given me a safe space to reflect and help make sense of things in my life, she gives feedback that is helpful when needed.”

“Linda is a great counselor for me. She is patient with my ups and downs. She listens and has also given me many ideas on different aspects. ”

“Linda is a great listener I feel very comfortable talking to her I can say anything that is on my chest ”

“Linda is such a good listener. Along with her years of expertise in her licensing, I love the wisdom she has to share that also came with the experiences she has had personally. Her responses to my concerns are encouraging and gentle in the way she helps. ”

“Linda has helped me to get through a terrible time in my life. She's been very gentle and listens well. She's helped me make decisions I haven't been able to muddle through on my own. Her comforting and encouragement and kindness has been what I needed so badly. We will start a different angle soon, probably a bit more aggressive. She knows me pretty well by now and I feel assured she'll know how to work with me. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.