Website
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/linda-degner-prescott-valley-az/832112
Linda Degner
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Play Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor
About
My name is Linda Degner and I have lived in several different places across the US including New York, Florida, Arizona, Nebraska, and back to Arizona. I believe that inviting a therapist into your life takes courage and I take that honor very seriously. When I made the decision to become a licensed counselor I chose a program that included courses in seminary as well as traditional counseling courses as I believe that counseling and Scripture are inseparable. Throughout my life experiences I have questioned the whys of difficult times which led me to Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization), PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), Theraplay, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy). I have significant experience working with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, children in foster care, couples, and Christian Counseling. I believe that being a counselor is not a job, but a ministry and a calling.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Prescott
- Prescott Valley
- Phoenix
- Mesa
- Gilbert
Counties
- Douglas County
- Maricopa County
- Yavapai
ZIPs
- 68154
- 68008
- 86315
Teleheath
No
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 60 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Family Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Child (6-11)
- Preteen (11-12)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- Ministry Leaders
- Ethnic Minorities
- Other
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Trauma Focused
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic
Experiential Therapies
- Play Therapy
Strengths
- Abuse (childhood)
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual abuse
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient even though they might be contrary to what the patient is thinking
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
50-60 min 150
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Ottawa University
- Degree:Masters Degree
Years In Practice
10
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:2009
- State:
- NE
- Name:State License
- Number:23975
- State:
- AZ
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
