- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and intimacy
About Linda
Linda Hazel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Tennessee with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Linda focuses on practical ways to handle what feels overwhelming in daily life.
Linda treats people as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, then suggests steps people can try between appointments.
Her background includes long-term work with addiction and relationship disruption. That experience shapes how she helps people navigate separation, commitment worries, codependency, and communication breakdowns. She also has experience supporting those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of domestic violence.
Therapeutic tools come from several well-known approaches. She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thinking and behavior. Attachment-based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and intimacy.
Sessions are meant to be practical and focused on where a person wants change. Linda helps people set clear goals and try small, doable steps toward them. The emphasis is on concrete change rather than abstract theory.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, addiction patterns, and feeling stuck in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It helps people test unhelpful thoughts, build new habits, and reduce distress from negative thinking. This approach is commonly used for mood and anxiety concerns and for addressing addictive behaviors.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships. It helps people recognize how attachment styles shape trust, intimacy, and conflict. This can be useful when work concentrates on relationship repairs or intimacy issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting them over time based on how a person responds.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists work with clients to adapt tools and exercises so they fit daily life and immediate practical concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, relationship troubles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Work is conversational and practical. She listens for patterns, sets goals, and suggests small steps to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in mental health and relationship care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available for sessions with her.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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