Linda Hazel, LMFT
Therapist in Tennessee
Linda Hazel is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 35 years of professional experience.
- License 543 · Tennessee Expires October 2027
- NPI 1700904992 · national registry
- Experience and languages 35+ years in practice English
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About Linda
Linda Hazel is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 35 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Linda emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people who want change.
Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and patterns, then helps clients build on what already works.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative so people can try new ways of relating and coping. Over the years Linda has worked with a wide range of issues including abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. She also supports people managing chronic pain, illness, disability, and the practical fallout of divorce or separation.
Substance use and domestic violence are among the focused areas she addresses in session. Linda draws on a mix of well-known methods such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She adapts these approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single roadmap.
Her style is calm and respectful. Linda helps people set clear goals, practice new skills in session, and take manageable steps between meetings. She aims to make the therapy process understandable and useful for everyday life.
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
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Linda names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that guide online work
Linda uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce conflict by focusing on specific interaction patterns and problem-solving skills. This approach can be useful when the goal is better everyday conversations and repair after arguments.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and coping with chronic stress or pain.
Attachment-Based Therapy is a third thread in her work, concentrating on how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and emotional reactions. This can aid people who want clearer emotional connection and more stable relationship responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor methods that fit. Clients often try a combination of techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when interaction matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or quick check-ins are needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to send brief updates, practice skills between meetings, or fit support into a busy day.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Linda address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, with a focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths. She listens first, then works with clients to try new ways of coping and relating.
What is her background and experience?
Linda has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of relationship and behavioral concerns. Her long career includes work with substance use, domestic violence, and trauma-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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