Linda often likens the work of therapy to the Japanese concept of kintsugi (literally “golden joinery”), which refers to both an art form and a philosophy. In the art of kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired and reinforced with a lacquer mixed with powdered gold, which incorporates the cracks into the pottery’s overall “look.” Similarly, the philosophy behind the art form centers on embracing imperfections, flaws, and changes as part of an object’s history. When they are highlighted instead of hidden, so-called imperfections can tell a story and highlight an object’s uniqueness. Kintsugi reminds us that while we cannot change the past, we can rebuild ourselves in transformational ways, and therapy can offer us a place to do this powerful inner work. 

As a therapist, Linda works with teenagers and adults experiencing relationship issues of all kinds (romantic, familial, and platonic), life transitions, career issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. Her approach is informed by a background in the arts, education, and community organizing. Working together, she aims to empower you to build your life in line with what matters most to you using your own unique strengths, talents, and life experiences. As an LGBTQ-, poly-, and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, she also encourages exploration of identity and difference in its many forms. As a telehealth provider she is able to connect to individuals across Illinois.