Linda McNellis, LCSW
Therapist in Oregon
Linda McNellis is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice in Oregon.
- Licensed inOregon
- LicenseL7291
- NPI 1366417164
- Experience26+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Linda
Linda McNellis is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice in Oregon. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Linda aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and learn practical ways to cope.
Her work often addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues along with family and career stress. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
ADHD and attachment issues are part of her regular caseload as well. Linda draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships.
She combines cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, and acceptance and commitment principles to clarify values and next steps. Sessions are straightforward and down-to-earth. Linda listens first, then helps people try tools that fit their daily life.
Progress is usually a mix of small changes, new skills, and clearer understanding of patterns that get in the way. People come to her for times of transition, chronic stress, caregiver strain, or when grief and loss feel too heavy. Her goal is to help clients build steady routines, stronger relationships, and better emotional balance over time.
Credentials
- LCSW (Oregon)
- License L7291 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1366417164 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Linda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Linda names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Evidence-informed approaches available online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now and can help when trust, closeness, or abandonment fears cause pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying what matters most and taking value-based steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Linda will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending attachment-focused talking with ACT exercises or CBT tools so sessions feel relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for busy schedules or differing energy levels. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is low, live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or when travel is difficult, while still keeping the focus on real change.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life changes, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleeping and anger issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, helps people name patterns, and teaches skills from several approaches to fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Oregon, working across mood, trauma, caregiving, and life-stage challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oregon.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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