Dr. Linda Baggett, Ph.D.

(she/her)
Preferred Name: Linda

About Me

My ideal clients are smart, brave women who put on a strong face to the world and do their best, but struggle with perfectionism, emotional pain, self-doubt, and the pressure to be perfect women in all ways. They struggle with trauma, relationships, body acceptance, sexuality concerns, and/or reproductive health issues. They tend to be high achievers and are great at taking great care of others and being compassionate, but find it harder to take care of themselves and practice self-compassion. I believe that clients are doing the best they can with the cards they've been dealt, and, they can do even better with the right support and tools. The behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that you want to change - they didn't come from nowhere. Even though they may not be working for you now, you learned them somewhere and they served to protect you or keep you safe at some point in your life. Together we can find a better way, so that you can be your best, living in alignment with your highest values. I provide clients a safe space to show up as their full selves, even and especially the tender, vulnerable parts that are hard to show and face. I practice from the lens of intersectional feminism. This means that I take an anti-diet, social justice oriented approach and consider how different parts of your identity (race, size, disability, sexual orientation, faith, etc.) shape your experience as a woman, including experiences of oppression. I work with men & nonbinary folks as well. I can work with clients in CA, CO, IL, NY, and WA.

Education & Experience

PhD Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis, 2012 Certified Body Trust provider, 2023 Specializing in women's issues broadly, and specifically trauma/PTSD, body image/acceptance, sexuality, relationships, and reproductive health (pregnancy, postpartum, loss, fertility challenges, peri/menopause) and licensed over 12 years.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDR International Association California Psychology Association Los Angeles County Psychology Association

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance