Linda McNellis, LCSW
Oregon LCSW guiding healing and resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
About Linda McNellis
Linda McNellis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She combines a compassionate, steady presence with practical therapeutic tools to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
Her work frequently addresses relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and intimacy challenges, caregiver fatigue, mood disorders, and issues related to aging or chronic health conditions. She draws on a variety of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients build resilience, clarify goals, and develop sustainable coping strategies.
Linda creates an empathic space where individuals can explore complex emotions and patterns, process painful experiences, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Her goal is to support meaningful growth by honoring each client’s unique story while offering clear, individualized guidance for change. Linda partners with clients to identify strengths and practical steps that lead to more balanced, fulfilling daily life.
Her work frequently addresses relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and intimacy challenges, caregiver fatigue, mood disorders, and issues related to aging or chronic health conditions. She draws on a variety of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients build resilience, clarify goals, and develop sustainable coping strategies.
Linda creates an empathic space where individuals can explore complex emotions and patterns, process painful experiences, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Her goal is to support meaningful growth by honoring each client’s unique story while offering clear, individualized guidance for change. Linda partners with clients to identify strengths and practical steps that lead to more balanced, fulfilling daily life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism 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 OCDPanic 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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda McNellis have?
Linda McNellis has 26 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Linda McNellis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: OR LCSW L7291.
In which languages does Linda McNellis provide therapy?
Linda McNellis provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda McNellis located?
She is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Linda McNellis as my therapist?
You can work with Linda McNellis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda McNellis work with international clients?
Linda McNellis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda McNellis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life changes by teaching practical mindfulness and commitment-based strategies.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that began in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment insecurity by fostering safer, more secure ways of relating.
Linda approaches treatment collaboratively, exploring which methods best match a client’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She works with clients to adjust strategies over time so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet from home or wherever is convenient, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make scheduling easier and increase access to consistent support from licensed professionals while maintaining a focus on meaningful therapeutic progress.