- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Goal focused sessions
About Linnea
Linnea Borer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She also supports those facing relationship questions, issues related to family and family of origin, ADHD, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Linnea uses concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She encourages small changes that add up over time.
Linnea draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build alternative behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help when someone is weighing change or wants brief, goal-directed work.
In sessions she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and offers exercises to try between meetings. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. The focus is on problem solving, clearer communication, and managing strong emotions.
She has additional experience with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life topics. Language of work is English and she practices in Minnesota.
How Linnea uses therapy approaches online
Linnea commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people notice roles learned in childhood and how those roles affect closeness, conflict, and expectations in adult life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice alternative behaviors. CBT offers step-by-step exercises for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday stressors. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change; it focuses on clarifying goals and strengthening commitment to specific actions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Linnea will help clients decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts pacing and techniques based on what the person needs and what feels most useful in the moment.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical advantages include keeping continuity of care during life changes and trying exercises between meetings in real time.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and family of origin issues, along with mood and relationship concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She takes a collaborative, practical approach using goal-setting, reflection, and between-session exercises to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MN LICSW) and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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