LCSW

Linda McNellis, LCSW

Experience26 years
LocationOregon
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Linda

Linda McNellis is an Oregon-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD-related concerns, and other life transitions. She focuses on practical, compassionate care that supports emotional healing and clearer coping strategies while honoring each person’s unique circumstances.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance where clients explore relationship patterns, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues alongside broader challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and anger. McNellis integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor interventions to what a client needs in the moment, guiding development of resilience and sustainable change.

With a long history of working across a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, attachment difficulties, and career or life-stage shifts, she helps clients build insight and everyday tools to navigate complicated emotional landscapes. Linda aims to create a steady, supportive therapeutic alliance that enables people to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Linda combines cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients develop clearer thinking patterns and more flexible responses to difficult emotions. CBT offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and ADHD-related challenges. ACT emphasizes values and present-moment awareness, supporting people who want to build resilience and pursue meaningful goals despite uncomfortable feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the individual’s needs and pace.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care across busy lives. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try between-session practices, and access support from wherever the client is located in Oregon, while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Linda commonly address?

She works with a broad set of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem issues.

What therapeutic style can a client expect?

Her style is collaborative and empathetic, blending client-centered care with structured techniques so sessions feel supportive while also focused on practical skills and insight.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Linda brings 26 years of clinical experience, which informs her work across mood disorders, trauma recovery, caregiver stress, and life-stage transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LCSW with license number OR LCSW L7291 and practices in Oregon.

Is therapy available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English

What Linda can help with

Linda McNellis works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Linda works with individuals through life's complex challenges.

Linda works with stress and anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions.

How Linda approaches therapy

Linda's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon, with 26 years of clinical experience.