About Lina
Lina Leedy is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with trauma, abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Lina aims to meet each person with respect and sensitivity from the first conversation.
She uses a practical, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on steps that can ease daily strain. Lina listens closely, then tailors the plan to each person’s unique needs and goals.
How Lina works
People often come for help after a loss, when feeling stuck, or when work and caregiving responsibilities start to overwhelm them. Lina also supports those dealing with workplace stress and issues related to being a woman. She works to strengthen motivation, increase confidence, and reduce symptoms of depression.
Her practice emphasizes clear goals and achievable change. Conversations include strategies to manage strong emotions and to rebuild routines that help people feel steadier. Lina balances practical exercises with time to process difficult memories and feelings.
She encourages small steps that add up over time. Lina frames therapy as a collaborative effort and adapts her approach as needs shift. Her aim is to help people move toward a more sustainable, meaningful day-to-day life.
What Lina works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Many people who seek Lina's help are coping with trauma, grief, depression, or burnout. Trauma-focused approaches help by teaching grounding and emotion-regulation skills to manage intense feelings and intrusive memories. Grief-focused work offers space to name losses, process painful memories, and build routines that restore meaning and daily structure.The therapist collaborates with each person to choose what will help most. Together they discuss goals, try techniques in sessions, and adjust methods as needs change. Finding the right mix of strategies is part of the therapy process and depends on your concerns, pace, and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations.
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