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Therapy Inquiries

Linda MacInnes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #145910) based in Southern California with over 7 years of professional clinical experience helping individuals navigate:

  • grief and loss

  • anxiety and emotional overwhelm

  • trauma and PTSD

  • relationship challenges

  • addiction and sobriety

  • major life transitions

  • burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • self-esteem and self-trust

  • family conflict

  • chronic stress

  • emotional regulation

  • identity shifts after loss or trauma

Linda is the creator of Essence-Based Therapy™, an integrative therapeutic approach that blends:

  • trauma-informed therapy

  • nervous system awareness

  • mindfulness

  • emotional regulation

  • attachment healing

  • grief support

  • self-trust development

  • compassionate reflection

Her therapeutic approach incorporates modalities including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

Linda works with adults navigating emotional overwhelm, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, sobriety and recovery, major life transitions, and reconnecting with themselves after periods of emotional survival.

To inquire for a consultation, complete the form below.

Important Therapy Disclaimer

Submitting a contact form, email, or inquiry through this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

Please do not share highly sensitive, confidential, or urgent mental health information through this website or email communications.

This website, newsletter, social media content, workshops, and book materials are intended for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or medical advice.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in crisis, please call 911 or contact a licensed mental health professional or crisis service in your area immediately.

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