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Linda Flynn

Linda Flynn, LCSW

LCSW in Kentucky focusing on trauma and addiction

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Profile details for Linda Flynn
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, Kentucky / 1472
NPI1154929362
Experience15 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationKentucky

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  • Recovery from narcissistic abuse
  • Addiction and relapse support
  • Depression and mood stabilization

About Linda

Linda Flynn, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky, has 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on recovery from narcissistic abuse, addiction, and depression, and helps people rebuild self-trust, emotional safety, and stability after prolonged trauma.

Flynn works with people who have faced gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and long patterns of control. She addresses the emotional wounds that often drive substance use. Sessions center on practical coping skills and improving day-to-day stability.

Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative. She uses evidence-based methods while paying attention to each person’s lived experience. The work usually includes identifying harmful patterns and practicing new responses.

Linda integrates several therapeutic styles to meet specific concerns. This includes methods that focus on attachment and relationships, therapies that emphasize the person’s own perspective, and strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She may also use skills-based work to manage strong emotions.

Clients can expect direct, goal-focused sessions that aim to reduce symptoms and increase functioning. The pace and focus are adjusted to what each person needs. Progress typically includes clearer boundaries, steadier mood, and stronger coping skills.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and connection. It helps people understand how early relationships affect current trust, boundaries, and reactions to others. This can be useful for recovery from narcissistic abuse and relational trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own perspective and priorities. Sessions give space for clients to describe their experience while the therapist reflects and clarifies. This approach supports people rebuilding self-trust and making values-based choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and skills to manage cravings in recovery.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made and new issues appear.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on busy days. Licensed professionals use the same therapeutic approaches online as in-person, adapting exercises and skills practice to the session format chosen.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

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 approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on narcissistic abuse recovery, addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, combining attachment-focused work with client-centered and skills approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with complex relational trauma and addiction recovery.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is KY LCSW and she practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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