Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW013615
- NPI
- 1487092037
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Lina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Lina
Lina Leedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 22 years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Lina also focuses on caregiver stress, women's issues, and workplace-related stress.
She keeps conversation direct and practical. Sessions look at what is happening now and what can change in daily life. Lina helps clients build clearer thinking, steady routines, and small problem-solving steps that fit real schedules.
Her approach is driven by evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She helps people understand their reactions to trauma and grief, and develop skills to manage mood and motivation. Work often includes learning ways to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence in everyday tasks.
Lina pays attention to the effects of caregiving and workplace stress on mental health. She helps caregivers name stressors, set realistic limits, and create manageable plans to reduce burnout. For workplace concerns she focuses on boundaries, workload strategies, and coping for ongoing pressure.
Clients can expect a respectful, straightforward process that connects practical strategies to personal goals. The first sessions usually clarify immediate priorities and set short-term steps. Over time Lina revisits progress and adjusts plans to match changing needs.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Two key evidence-based approaches she relies on are trauma-focused techniques and grief-focused work. Trauma-focused techniques help people process painful memories and reduce intense reactions by teaching skills to manage distress and reconnect with daily routines. Grief-focused work helps people name what was lost, organize memories, and develop ways to remember while still moving forward with everyday responsibilities.A third common element is practical problem-solving for mood and motivation. This looks at daily routines, small behavioral changes, and step-by-step plans to restore energy and confidence. Each approach is explained in plain terms and used where it fits the client's goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's needs and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust goals over time, and pick strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, avoid commuting, or let someone join from a quieter environment. Ask about current session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses caregiver stress, women's issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversation focused on everyday coping and problem solving. Sessions aim to create small, manageable steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in social work and mental health settings. That span has included work with trauma, grief, mood, and caregiver concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice location is listed as Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the stated region.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed during the intake process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers