Linda Anne Holt Ayriss is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, and Sleep or Insomnia. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate and art therapist, I treat children, adolescents, couples and families in a collaborative process to explore concerns and challenges that have arisen in their lives. I work from a strength-based, family oriented perspective. I utilize opportunities to reframe negative family dynamics and emphasize positive strengths to find the possibility of hope. In addition to traditional therapy, sessions may also include art therapy, as I have often found this helpful when words alone may not be enough to express difficult thoughts and feelings. The process of creating art can be healing in itself. Creating art can become a pathway to self-discovery, identity, and increased self-esteem. My experience includes helping children and families who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, identity formation, relationship conflicts, and difficult life transitions. I also work closely with parents to advocate for children with e