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Peter Linden(He/Him/His)

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New JerseyConnecticutHawaiiNew York
Academic challenges-ADHD- Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder- Existential crisis & challenges-Learning disabilities-

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Professional statement

Peter Linden is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in highly educated neurodivergent adults over 25 who struggle with social ostracism, anger, homophobia, transphobia, and advocating for their needs, all of which manifest as low- to medium-support needs autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.

Peter Linden utilizes gestalt psychotherapy, a present-oriented therapy that helps clients understand how their repetitive ways are thinking, feeling, sensing, experiencing, and communicating are getting in the way of what they want in life. As clients become more aware of what they are experiencing in the moment, they can more easily communicate their needs, develop relationships based on love, and unmask.

Peter Linden has an extensive background in psychotherapy, as demonstrated by receipt of a Master of Social Work from New York University, a clinical fellowship in gestalt psychotherapy from Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, and experience with neurodivergent adults in public health and private practice.

Peter Linden provides virtual individual, couples, and group psychotherapy sessions to clients in CT, HI, NJ, and NYS. Peter Linden also offers in-person sessions for NJ based clients out of his home in Montclair, NJ.

Before sessions can start, Peter Linden will conduct a 15-minute consultation call with you. The consultation call will explore your reason for seeking therapy and whether Peter is best suited to help. If Peter decides that you would be better served by another experiential and relationally oriented psychotherapist, he will refer you to one of his colleagues or locate clinicians in the community.

After identifying that you are a good fit for therapy during the consultation, Peter will email you the required onboarding documentation and schedule an intake, which is a 2 hour interview to better understand your reason for seeking therapy. Once the intake is finished, a weekly session will be scheduled.


Message to clients

As someone who is neurodivergent, you struggle to connect with others. The constant feeling of being misunderstood often ignites frustration or anger, especially when advocating for your needs. Classmates, coworkers, romantic partners, and even friends have been shaming, rather than supportive. Because of this constant rejection, you have become accustomed to hiding what you are feeling, sensing, experiencing, and thinking. Over time, hiding becomes an instinctual way of trying to remain safe. This results in a pattern of self-doubt, anger, and exhaustion as you try to fit into a world that doesn’t understand your unique needs.

Together, we will explore how you can authentically communicate your needs by slowing down, reflecting, and facing fears of rejection. By exploring the feelings, sensations, and fears that cause you to hide your true self, you will not only discover your innate worth, but also experience the freedom to remove the masks of shame and self-doubt.

You are not alone in your loneliness and fear. Experience kindness, acceptance, excitement, wonder, and authenticity. I would be honored to explore the possibility of working with you as a therapist. Please call me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Welcome Home Healing LCSW LLC, Founder and Psychotherapist, 2023 - Present
St. Joseph's Health, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Social Worker, 2023 - 2024
Institute for Family Health, Mental Health Clinician, 2019 - 2022
Institute for Community Living, Social Worker, 2016 - 2017
Project Renewal, Case Manager/Social Worker, 2015 - 2016
Chelton Loft, Social Work Intern, 2011 - 2013
YWCA of Bergen County, Rape Care Advocate, 2010 - 2011

Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, Clinical Fellow in Gestalt Psychotherapy, 2024
New York University, Master of Social Work, 2014
Guilford College, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2010

Licensure

New Jersey: 44SC06193100 - Connecticut: 012710 - Hawaii: LCSW-4955 - New York: 094808-01 - Florida: TPSW5079

Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges



Treatment approaches


Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

I also offer offer in-person sessions for clients. My address will be provided after completing a consultation call, pre-screening questions, and other pre-intake documentation.


Insurance

Peter Linden is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$275 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$200 - $275
  • Initial session:$425 (120min)
  • Couples sessions:$325 (90min)
  • Group sessions:$100 (120min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

At the end of each month, I will provide you with a super bill that includes the CPT codes, service dates, and diagnosis for all individual, couples, or group psychotherapy sessions.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.