The Holding Space, LLC

Welcome! I am SO glad you are here. My name is Linnea Devine, Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for individuals on many walks of life. In my practice, I strive to provide a space in which clients feel seen, valued and heard in the midst of their lived experiences. My therapy style is warm, empathetic, compassionate and I often use humor to connect in meaningful ways. I utilize a relational approach in therapy as I believe healing and growth occurs within the authentic relationship between client and therapist. It is with sincere connection that we are able to grow, heal and expand our abilities to engage in wholehearted living. I practice strength based and solution focused therapy to engage in healing. My work is trauma-informed, free from judgment and rooted in the belief that EVERYONE is deserving of love and belonging. Additionally, I have been trained in and utilize the following mental health therapy techniques: Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART) Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional(CCFP # 285-58308) Certified Trainer for Trauma & Resilience(school & agency training, coaching and consultation). Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) Trained in Dare To Lead I have been in practice since 2010, serving children, families, individuals and couples as a therapist and school social worker. My experience with clients includes a wide range of needs including, autism, attachment based concerns, parenting challenges (specializing in parenting a child with special needs, high risk behaviors and mental health diagnoses), anxiety, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, processing guilt/shame based thinking, and family/relationships challenges. I graduated from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine with my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work in 2010 and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, license number 20513 I serve children(ages 1-12 years of age), adults & couples. Clients continue with me throughout their journey, regardless of age. I also provide school based mental health consultation for trauma informed professional development, mental health student observation & educational leadership coaching.