Linda started her education with an associate degree in Human Services and Drug and Alcohol studies. She then transferred to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration at Colorado State University Global.
She is currently attending the Behavioral Science Masters Program at Liberty University. Linda is half-way done with the master’s program. She is on target to complete her master’s degree by May 2024.
When she is done with her internship, she will continue to earn her hours toward licensure as a Mental Health Counselor and Family and Marriage Therapist.
Linda will spend her time at Family & Children’s Counseling Services gaining client contact hours toward her degree and dual licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Family and Marriage Therapist. She is under the clinical supervision of Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT- S 102308.
Linda will see clients in-person in the Grass Valley / Placer County community, and throughout California via Telehealth.
Linda was born and raised in Northern California. She spends time as an advocate and mentor for sexually abused children and children that are at risk for human trafficking. She has in the past been an advocate for Monarch domestic and sexually abused women and children. When she is not volunteering, she likes to read and enjoys writing.
Linda brings a wealth of life experience in the work with individuals, and children. She strives to give each client the tools and confidence they need to overcome almost any obstacle. She works with clients to improve their emotional and mental well-being by helping them identify and replace destructive patterns of behavior with more constructive ones and setting personal boundaries.
email Linda at lgarrido [at] healplaylove.org direct 530-278-8191 leave a message 800-430-4490 ex. 722