Linda Flynn, LCSW
Trauma-informed addiction and relationship care
- Trauma and addiction recovery
- Relationship and intimacy support
- Strengths-based collaborative care
About Linda Flynn
Linda Flynn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of clinical experience supporting people recovering from narcissistic abuse, addiction, and depression. She concentrates on helping individuals restore self-trust, rebuild emotional safety, and regain stability after prolonged psychological trauma and invalidating relationships.
Her practice has a strong focus on complex relational trauma, including experiences of gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and long-term patterns of control. In work with addiction, she attends to the emotional wounds that often drive substance use while helping clients adopt sustainable coping strategies and strengthen their sense of identity and purpose.
Linda uses a trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based framework that blends evidence-based techniques with respect for each person’s lived experience. She aims to provide a grounded therapeutic environment where people can process pain, reconnect with their values, and take practical steps toward meaningful, lasting change.
Her practice has a strong focus on complex relational trauma, including experiences of gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and long-term patterns of control. In work with addiction, she attends to the emotional wounds that often drive substance use while helping clients adopt sustainable coping strategies and strengthen their sense of identity and purpose.
Linda uses a trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based framework that blends evidence-based techniques with respect for each person’s lived experience. She aims to provide a grounded therapeutic environment where people can process pain, reconnect with their values, and take practical steps toward meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Flynn have?
Linda Flynn has 15 years of clinical experience.
Is Linda Flynn a licensed therapist?
Yes. Linda Flynn holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as KY LCSW 1472.
In which languages does Linda Flynn provide therapy?
Linda Flynn provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Flynn located?
Linda Flynn is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Linda Flynn as my therapist?
You can work with Linda Flynn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Flynn work with international clients?
Yes, Linda Flynn works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Flynn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment-Focused and Practical Online Therapy
Linda Flynn draws from several established approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and close relationships shape emotional patterns; it helps people understand and repair difficulties with trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own perspective and strengths, offering empathic listening and validation to help clients build self-awareness and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Linda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, family, or travel. These options support ongoing access to therapy, allow for varied communication styles, and help maintain continuity of care even when in-person sessions are not practical.