Friend Linda MFCC-State Lic

Linda Friend is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience in facilitating heart-based therapy. Her passion lies in helping clients open their hearts, tap into their loving and creative potential, and navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. With a Master's degree in Psychology and a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, Linda offers a safe, collaborative, and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, heal past wounds, and build emotional resilience.

Therapy as a Collaborative Process

At the heart of Linda's approach is a strong belief in the collaborative nature of therapy. She views therapy as a partnership, built on trust, positive regard, and a deep sense of connection between therapist and client. By establishing this solid foundation, Linda gently guides clients through the process of dismantling outdated defense mechanisms and replacing them with healthier, more adaptive coping skills. This empowers clients to cultivate a deeper sense of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-trust, which in turn, transforms their relationships, work, and creativity.

The Healing Journey

Linda's therapeutic approach integrates various techniques and tools to help clients explore their inner worlds and process emotions. She utilizes art therapy, active imagination, journaling, and dream exploration to facilitate a deeper understanding of one's emotional landscape and unconscious patterns. By fostering a nurturing environment, clients can safely navigate their emotions, reclaim lost parts of themselves, and cultivate a more integrated and whole sense of being.

Throughout the therapeutic journey, Linda supports clients in developing emotional muscles, confronting their losses, and integrating their experiences. This leads to a more profound connection with oneself, others, and the world at large, unleashing joy, love, and fulfillment.

Linda's Personal Journey

Linda's path as a therapist has been deeply influenced by her personal experiences and healing journey. As a "Wounded Healer, " she has dedicated herself to her own therapy, healing, and meditation for decades. This journey has taught her the intricate relationship between chronic physical pain and emotional well-being. Her early experiences as a spiritual seeker and healer have shaped her practice and inform her therapeutic approach. Linda has completed various trainings in Jungian therapy, psychic practice and meditation, Qigong meditation, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent Core Training.

Singing Sacred Music: A Passion for Beauty

Singing sacred music is an essential part of Linda's spiritual path. Since 1999, she has been training in chant-style sacred music and has been a founding choir member of Vox Flores, a Medieval Women's vocal Ensemble. Through music, Linda celebrates the beauty of the human spirit and transcends the challenges of everyday life.