Linda Rio is a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with
children
and their families. Practicing at New Beginnings Counseling Center since
1987, Linda spends a great deal of time working with children, aged
pre-school through
adolescence. She also treats adults for
couple counseling as well
as a variety of individual concerns such as depression, anxiety and other relationship
and workplace issues. She specializes in the treatment of those who have had
physical,
sexual, and other forms of
trauma. Additionally, Linda works with
those who have a diagnosed
pituitary tumor or other hormonal/endocrine disorder.
She works collaboratively with endocrinologists and other medical specialists to
help form a good treatment team for the patient and their family.
Linda uses an integrated systemic approach to therapy. This makes use of a variety
of therapeutic modalities depending upon the needs of the individual client, but
within the perspective of the family system.
"It is important to see each person as unique and tailor their treatment to their
own special needs. Developing a special, safe and caring environment is especially
important. I try to act more as a coach rather than an expert; helping to guide
each person, each family down whatever path they are on. Helping people have more
rewarding relationships is an important goal."
Adults, teens, as well as children can benefit from
EMDR for certain areas
of emotional difficulty as well as skill and resource enhancement. Linda is certified
in the use of EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for a
variety of symptoms and issues. If you have questions about EMDR you can ask Linda
or search on the web for articles and research pertaining to this method.
Linda received her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from United States
International University in San Diego, California.
Linda and her daughter Tara Rio are authors of
The Anorexia Diaries: Triumph
of a Mother and Daughter Over Teenage Eating Disorders. (Rodale
Press, 2003). Linda and her daughter were interviewed by Soledad O'Brian for CNN's
American Morning television show along with dozens of radio shows throughout the
U.S. and U.K. This book has been distributed throughout the United States, United
Kingdom, and translated into Portuguese for distribution in Brazil as well. The
book is available through most major bookstores, Amazon.com and other online booksellers.
Linda is a member of several professional organizations including:
The Pituitary Network Association- Board of Directors
The Association for Play Therapy
The Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals Association
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
She has also held leadership positions:
President 2008-2010: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT-CA)-
California Division
Secretary 1993-1997: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
President 1989-1991: Ventura Chapter of CAMFT.
Linda is certified as Clinical Approved Supervisor through the American Association
for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
In addition to authoring several journal articles on the topics of child and adult
trauma, and play therapy, Linda has written many articles for the popular press
as well as professional publications on subjects of parenting, teens, children,
divorce, and pituitary and hormonal disorders. Linda has taught graduate level courses
in family therapy, couple therapy, and play therapy for children and been a featured
speaker on a variety of topics.
Linda was honored by the Ventura Chapter of CAMFT in 1995 as the "Outstanding Chapter
Leader of the Year". She received the CAMFT prestigious Clark Vincent Award in 2004
for her literary contributions to the field of marriage and family therapy for her
co-authorship of
The Anorexia Diaries.
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