- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship issues
- Blended family concerns
About Linda
Linda Suzette Danks is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma with four years of professional clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also lists blended family issues among other focus areas and works with adults navigating those pressures.
She draws on long-term community involvement as a youth group leader and on personal experience as a trauma survivor. Those experiences inform how she listens and responds, and she often addresses complex trauma such as PTSD and C-PTSD. She notes a military background in her family and veteran experience, which can shape conversations about service-related stressors.
Expect direct, practical conversations about thoughts and feelings. Sessions typically involve discussing what is happening now, identifying patterns that contribute to stress, and trying clearer ways of communicating. She aims to reduce barriers that stop people from speaking up and to help them make incremental changes.
Linda also helps people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, and issues tied to family of origin. She names abandonment and attachment issues as areas she addresses alongside problems that follow divorce or separation.
She provides care in English and does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Linda notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories in small, manageable steps so those memories cause less distress in daily life. This can be useful for people who mention PTSD or complex trauma symptoms.Another approach focuses on practical skills for anxiety and stress - learning simple breathing and grounding strategies and then practicing clearer communication patterns. These skills aim to reduce day-to-day overwhelm and ease conflict during tense moments in blended households.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion can change as progress is made so methods are adjusted over time.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people find not being in traffic or being able to schedule around caregiving duties helps them keep regular appointments. Licensed professionals can explain session length and format when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression as primary concerns. She also notes blended family issues among other focus areas.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and try new ways of communicating. The work focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than lengthy theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds four years of professional clinical experience as an LCSW and over 30 years of community experience working with millennials as a youth group leader.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and provides services based in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.