Liza

Ms Liza Linder

Psychotherapist

“I am an LCSW with over 30 years in the field. Exclusively serving the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities.”

About Me

I am an LCSW with over 30 years in the field, exclusively supporting individuals within the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities. My extensive experience means I deeply understand the unique challenges and triumphs you may encounter. I offer a truly dedicated space where you can explore your experiences, knowing you are fully seen and heard. Clients value my long-standing commitment and the genuine connection we build to navigate life's complexities together.

Approach

Decades of practice shape a hands-on, collaborative pace where safety and honesty guide each session. In my Philadelphia office, I make sessions conversational and focused, conducted in English, with practical reflections and occasional tailored exercises between meetings. We attend to trauma, sexual behaviours, mood shifts and relationship patterns through gentle challenge, measurable goals and culturally aware listening. People navigating queer identity, HIV concerns or recovery-oriented change often find relief and clearer choices here.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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    Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Communities
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

University of Pennsylvania

Registrations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

MSW, LCSW

Service Area

Liza Linder, MSW, LCSW

In-person

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

United States