Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Linda Suzette Danks

Linda Suzette Danks, LCSW

LCSW - Stress and anxiety support

Oklahoma

See online therapy options
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Oklahoma / 20655
NPI
1255810354
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship concerns

About Linda

Linda Suzette Danks is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma with four years of professional practice. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression among the main issues she addresses. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

She brings long experience engaging with young adults from more than three decades of volunteer youth group leadership. Linda also notes personal experience as a trauma survivor and military family member, which informs how she listens and responds. She says this background shapes how she understands long-term stress and relationship patterns.

In sessions she focuses on helping people name what is happening and talk through specific problems. She works with clients on practical coping skills for anxiety and on rebuilding confidence after trauma. Conversations often include examining communication patterns and how past events affect present behavior.

Linda describes support for people facing life transitions such as divorce, caregiving, chronic illness, aging, and end-of-life concerns. She also lists support for those dealing with abandonment issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and isolation or loneliness.

Her stated experience includes work around first responder stress, cancer-related issues, and hospice and bereavement topics. She asks new clients to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, which begins the practical planning for ongoing work together.

Approaches to online care and what they do

Linda describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety - teaching breathing and grounding exercises, breaking anxious patterns into smaller steps, and practicing manageable exposures to feared situations so people can build tolerance.

Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that helps people understand how past events influence current behavior and relationships. This typically involves careful pacing, exploring memories and triggers, and developing strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean trying a skill for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use online work to continue steady support without changing daily routines, while keeping the focus on practical steps that address anxiety, relationships, and trauma.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression among her core concerns, with additional focus areas such as chronic illness, caregiving, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style?

She aims to help people name problems, talk through specific issues, and build practical coping skills for anxiety and stress.

How much experience does she have?

She holds four years of professional practice as an LCSW and describes over 30 years of volunteer work with young adults as a youth group leader.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and works with clients in that state; sessions are conducted in English.

Can people who live outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients and offers services to clients in the United States only.

Which session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Linda Suzette DanksLCSW

See online therapy options