Meredith Linden (she/her)

As a trauma survivor living with PTSD daily, I understand that trauma isn't something you "get over." Through professional training and lived experience, I approach symptoms as your system's protective wisdom. We'll work somatically when needed, rebuilding safety in your body while respecting what you've survived and moving toward integration.

Grief comes in many forms and doesn't follow neat timelines. Having walked through significant losses myself, I understand how grief reshapes us and moves in waves. I hold space for all expressions—anger, sadness, numbness. Together we'll honor your unique grief process and learn to carry loss with greater meaning while still embracing life.

I approach ADHD from a depth perspective—symptoms carry information about how your unique brain works. Having navigated unmedicated ADHD myself, I combine professional training with lived experience. Together we'll explore what your neurodivergent patterns are communicating and find ways to work with rather than against your authentic way of being in the world.

Existential therapy is foundational to my approach, rooted in my lived experience of losing and reclaiming meaning. Having navigated the pain of following a path that wasn’t mine, I guide clients through their own questions of purpose, freedom, and authenticity. This modality aligns with my core values and allows me to support others in confronting the uncertainties and responsibilities of being human.

I was trained in depth practices at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I have worked with my dreams for over 30 years and use art to explore unconscious material and regulate my own nervous system. I support clients in exploring symbolic content, emotional truth, and long-held patterns, helping them reconnect with parts of themselves that have been buried or disowned.

I’ve been running DBT-informed groups for 3 years and consistently use DBT skills in my personal life. These practices have helped me develop emotional regulation, mindfulness, and effective interpersonal skills. I bring lived experience and professional training to my DBT work, guiding clients through practical, compassionate strategies to manage distress and build a more balanced and meaningful life.