Linda Giammona, a Licensed  Clinical Social Worker, has work ed with first responders and their families for over  20 years and  has a deep understanding of the jobs’ culture, responsibilities, politics, pressures as well as the challenging occupational side effects on relationships, children, professional growth and  the emotional and physical toll on ones overall well being. Equipped  with specialized  training and experience in trauma,  crisis intervention, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, anger management and grief counseling, for individuals, couples, families and groups, Linda has enjoyed helping those who serve – military personnel, veterans, firefighters, and police officers – thrive, not just survive.  She views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one, working with clients to gain an understanding of themselves, their strengths and their challenges. With a tailored  treatment plan, she is committed to providing a safe place for clients to feel comfortable and ready to help themselves move towards their goals.  Certified in  EMDR, and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),  Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT),  Somatic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Reiki, Tapping, Mindfulness, Equine and Sound Therapy, her approach to treatment is eclectic and empowering; employing  multi-faceted evidenced based techniques, healing therapies and genuine compassion. Perhaps most importantly, Linda has a way of making people feel positively positioned to affect change in their lives – with honest eyes, an open heart and a will to make it happen.

Supervised by: Sharon Prager, LCSWR