Linda Wagner, LCSW-R
A Safe Space for Real Conversations
Hello! I'm Linda, and I'm here to support you toward meaningful change.
I began my career in social work later in life, bringing a depth of lived experience that shapes my approach today. As of May 2026, I have over 31 years of experience as a practicing social worker, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and purpose.
My journey into this field was not a straight path. Like many of the clients I serve, I have experienced life’s ups and downs, including childhood trauma, family struggles, divorce, and periods of uncertainty about my direction. Through my own therapeutic work, I gained the confidence and insight to heal and grow—an experience that continues to inform my compassionate, understanding approach to therapy.
A turning point in my professional and personal journey was discovering Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). After completing both the basic and Master’s level ART practitioner training with its founder, Laney Rosenzweig, I became deeply committed to this powerful, evidence-based approach. ART has been transformative not only for my clients but also in my own healing process, helping to reduce anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and even the physical effects of stress by replacing distressing images and sensations.
Today, I specialize in working with individuals ages 10 and older, offering support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, performance anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, work-related stress, and family or divorce issues. I also provide affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community and offer couples counseling.
I am a practical, direct therapist who offers guidance and actionable strategies while creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.
I am honored to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey and to witness the meaningful progress and transformation that can unfold through this work.
My Specialties
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD and trauma
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem challenges
- Stress management
- Adolescent and family issues
- Crisis intervention
- Divorce
- Medical concerns
- Children
- Adults
- Couples
Types of Treatment
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- CBT
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Art therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Strengths-based therapy
- Family/ Couples therapy
How It Works At Real Talk therapy
Therapy Process
STEP 01:
Creating a Safe Foundation
We'll begin by establishing a supportive space where you feel safe to explore your experiences. I'll honor your unique story and resilience while understanding your specific needs and goals.
STEP 02:
Personalized Skill Building
Drawing from CBT, Solution-Focused therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, we'll develop practical skills tailored to your situation. My diverse background allows me to bring multiple perspectives to support your growth.
STEP 03:
Meaningful Change & Confidence
Together, we'll work toward building lasting confidence, emotional well-being, and the tools you need to navigate life's complexities with greater resilience and self-assurance.
What We Do
We offer person-centered, trauma-informed therapy that honors each client's unique story and resilience. With a diverse background spanning human services, education, and the corporate world, I bring a broad, practical perspective to supporting individuals and families through life's challenges.
We provide specialized support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and stress management. Working primarily with adolescents and families, including in residential settings, I understand the complexities that young people and their families face in today's world.
Through an integrated approach combining CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic therapy elements, we create personalized treatment that builds real skills and confidence. As a certified trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families (TCI-F) and a parent of teenagers myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to our work together.
Why We Do It
We believe that everyone has inherent resilience and deserves a safe space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
Having worked across diverse settings, from residential treatment to corporate environments, I've seen how essential it is to honor each person's unique story while providing practical, evidence-based support. My work with adolescents has shown me the transformative power of creating a truly safe space where young people feel heard and empowered.
As a parent of two teenagers, I understand firsthand the complexities of life's demands and the importance of building skills that last beyond the therapy room. My commitment is to help you develop the confidence, emotional well-being, and resilience needed to navigate whatever challenges life brings your way.
