Dr. Linda Naef

Education & Experience

45 years experience in treating broad spectrum population of adults, couples, and children with emotional disorders. Treatment settings have included community mental health center, VA, IOP, and private practice in Mississippi and Boston, MA. Served on MS Board of Social Work, presenter at many conferences on Developmental Theory and Trauma across the lifespan. Served as consultant to IOP facilities for adolescents and as consultant to school systems in trauma identification. Expert witness in court regarding custody evaluation of traumatized children. Currently in full time private practice treating adults. Clients accepted by referral only.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Group
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance


I work with clients to file out of network benefits. Most of my clients receive a high percentage of reimbursement.