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Linda Donaldson, LCSW

I have worked for many years in the area of social work. Years ago I started a non-profit (with my hubby of 34 years) where we helped incarcerated individuals transition out. Our non-profit had a year long curriculum that we taught incarcerated individuals to teach to others in their community. We also ran a group for those who had transitioned out of incarceration in the community. We had many volunteers and would pair individuals with mentors who would help with job skills and transitioning both inside the prison/jails and outside the prison/jails. We did this for 10 years.

I worked for Utah State University’s Healthy Relationships teaching and running groups in the jails and prisons and in the community. I worked with grant funded programs in the community teaching to parenting skills, relationship/couple skills, fatherhood education, and blended family skills. My internship programs had me working in the addition recovery program with the woman at the Utah State Prison, and prior to coming to Arcadia I worked for the Green House Center.

My areas of focus in my work are trauma and relationships. I specialize in trauma healing for both men and women and some teens. I love working with couples. I am EMDR trained (like many) I have completed all my hours as well as the training for EMDR. I use EMDR often. I am currently working to be a certified trainer with EMDRIA. I am also a John Gottman Leader and trained therapist specializing in couples work. I also work with faith transition clients.

Issues Specialized In:

Anxiety
Body Positivity
Depression
Eating Disorders
Faith Transitions
Family Conflict
Infidelity
LGBTQIA+
Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues

Client Types:

Individuals
Couples
Family

Therapy Types:

Attachment-based
EMDR
Family/Marital
Gottman Method
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Age:

Teen (16-17 years)
Adults (18 -64 years)
Elders (65+)

Location:

Lindon
Telehealth

Insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
DMBA
EMI Health
HMHI-BHN
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Multiplan
PEHP
Regence
SelectHealth
TriCare
TriWest
University of Utah Health Plans