LINDA MARCEL-RENE, CT, CDCA, CTP

Linda Marcel-Rene (pronouns: she/her) is a clinical intern with a CT status who works with children, adolescents, groups, and adults. Her specialty interests include: trauma and disaster, substance use issues, the underserved populations including those who have been to prison or are looking at prison time, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, gender issues, and women’s issues. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client which include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy. She has a strong love for working with first responders and the military.

Linda earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Kent State University. She also has an associate degree in applied science from Kent State. She is in the process of completing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of the Cumberlands and plans to graduate in August of 2024. She is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for professional counselors.

Prior to Wellness Grove, Linda worked as a substance use counselor. She has many years of experience as a case manager and has been working with clients for the past 10 years, including working in corrections. Linda is currently a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant II and holds a certification in trauma therapy.

Linda’s approach to counseling is individually focused because she believes that everyone already possesses the qualities needed to flourish. She assists individuals with learning how to accept themselves, helping them to see the beauty within. She believes in an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to counseling where individuals can feel accepted.

Her strengths include: kindness for all, empathy, a love of learning, the ability to see the potential in everyone, and a determination to help others change their lives.