Linda Hazel, LMFT
Therapist in Tennessee
Linda Hazel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience in Tennessee.
- Licensed inTennessee
- License543
- NPI 1700904992
- Experience35+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Linda
Linda Hazel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience in Tennessee. She focuses on helping people who are wrestling with addictions, trauma, relationship strains, and intimacy-related concerns. Linda approaches each person with respect and a belief that they bring strengths and knowledge to the work.
Clients can expect a calm, listening presence that asks clear questions and helps unpack painful patterns. She encourages practical steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
The goal is to make small changes that add up to clearer thinking and steadier relationships. Linda draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current trust and closeness. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are part of her toolkit when patterns of thought and feeling need direct attention. Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance misuse. She helps people sort priorities and set practical goals for change.
Therapy sessions are presented in a straightforward way, with room for emotion and clear steps for moving forward. Linda aims to be a steady partner while people regain a sense of control and hope.
Credentials
- LMFT (Tennessee)
- License 543 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1700904992 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Linda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Linda names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and values-based work translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current trust and closeness; it helps when patterns of distance, anxiety, or avoidance interfere with relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people feel understood so they can find their own direction.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal history, and what feels most useful. Together they may try one method or blend several to match changing needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other's expressions, which supports attachment-focused conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to share quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in when immediate scheduling is difficult. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into real life and to keep steady progress over time.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and listening-focused while encouraging practical change. She combines exploration of feelings with clear steps people can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That history includes work with trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Tennessee as a licensed professional.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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