The kind of therapist who is genuinely in your corner.
Linnea Clouse, LPCC, LICDC, ATR-BC · Therapist, mindfulness facilitator, and lifelong learner based in Worthington, Ohio.
Currently accepting new clients · Worthington, Ohio · Telehealth across Ohio
Who I am
Curious, warm, and genuinely
invested in your progress.
I'm Linnea. I'm a therapist, a mindfulness facilitator, and someone who always has a stack of books going at once.
My curiosity about people and psychology is the thing that drove me into this field, and it's the same thing that keeps me engaged after all these years. I genuinely find humans fascinating: the way we develop, the patterns we carry, the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we're capable of.
I bring that curiosity into every session. I'm not the kind of therapist who just sits quietly and nods. I'm engaged, I ask questions, and I'll gently push back when I think it's useful. I also laugh a lot, because therapy doesn't have to be grim to be meaningful.
My approach to the work
Self-compassion as the foundation.
I work with people who are thoughtful and self-aware, people who've often spent a lot of time trying to figure themselves out and are ready to go a little deeper with some support.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in self-compassion. I've found that most of my clients are much kinder to everyone around them than they are to themselves, and a lot of the work we do together is about gently shifting that.
As someone who has done my own work around perfectionism, I understand firsthand the particular exhaustion of holding yourself to an impossible standard. It's not just intellectual understanding. I know what it feels like from the inside, and I bring that into the room.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, perfectionism and people-pleasing, and counseling for healthcare professionals, areas that often intersect more than people expect.
“If you want someone who will walk alongside you, be genuinely invested in where you’re going, push gently when it’s needed, and laugh along the way — you’re in the right place.”
I care about the people I work with, and I think that comes through. This is a space where you can be honest about what's actually going on, without worrying about how it sounds. And I'll be honest with you too, staying curious, engaged, and willing to ask the questions that matter.
Therapy with me tends to be warm, honest, and occasionally funny. It feels more like a conversation than anything else.
Why this work
I do this because
I believe it actually works.
I came to this work because I was genuinely curious about the mind: about why people do what they do, and how change actually happens. That curiosity turned into a career, and the career turned into a deep conviction that therapy, done well, can fundamentally shift how someone moves through their life.
I've watched people who spent years convinced they were just "anxious by nature" or "too sensitive" or "someone who can't slow down or everything will fall apart" start to experience their lives differently. Not because they became someone new, but because they finally understood themselves well enough to relate to themselves with a little more kindness.
That's what keeps me invested in this work after all these years.
Training & specialization
Trained for the
work I do with you.
I hold a Masters in Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College, a background that brings a creative, expansive lens to the therapeutic process. I'm an EMDR-trained therapist through an EMDRIA-approved program, and a trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
I'm also a trained teacher for the Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC) program, work I find particularly meaningful given how much the healthcare professionals I work with have given to everyone else and how rarely they receive that same care in return.
I also facilitate Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a practice I came to through years of mentorship and deep personal study. That foundation shows up in how I teach it.
I continue to pursue learning because I believe it's part of doing this work well. There's always more to understand, and honestly, that's part of what I love about it.
What to expect
What working together
actually looks like.
Sessions are a real conversation. There's no worksheet to fill out, no homework you'll feel guilty about not finishing. Just dedicated time and space that's entirely yours.
We start where you are. I don't have an agenda for what you should work on or how fast you should get there. The pace is yours, and the work follows what feels most alive and relevant to you.
Over time, most people find that they start to understand themselves more clearly: why they do what they do, what's been driving the patterns they're tired of, and what it might feel like to relate to themselves differently.
Getting started
When you’re ready
to begin.
Free consultation available
The first step is a free consultation — a chance to talk about what’s bringing you here, ask questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
I see clients in person at my office in Worthington, Ohio — just outside Columbus — or via telehealth anywhere in Ohio. I also offer Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses for those interested in a group-based experience.
Have questions before reaching out? The FAQ is a good place to start.
Licenses & credentials
Trained, licensed,
and continuously learning.
Clinical License
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
LPCC · E.1901326
Ohio's highest level of independent counseling licensure. Authorizes the full scope of mental health diagnosis and treatment.
Specialty License
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
LICDC · LICDC.161875
Specialized training in substance use, addiction, and the ways substances become a way of managing anxiety, trauma, and emotional pain. This background deepens my understanding of patterns that often show up in people who have never thought of themselves as having a “substance issue” at all.
Board Certification
Board Certified Art Therapist
ATR-BC · 21-399
This training shapes how I approach the work: creatively, thoughtfully, and with an eye for the deeper patterns beneath the surface.
Advanced Training
- EMDR trained therapist through an EMDRIA-approved training program
- Trained in Flash Technique
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Masters of Arts, Counseling and Art Therapy, Ursuline College
Course Teaching Credentials & Experience
- Trained Teacher, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
- Trained Teacher, Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Facilitator
Take the first step
If any of this
resonates with you.
I'd love to hear from you. Reach out for a free consultation.
Have questions first? Take a look at the FAQ.