AVA LINDEN

Our Family Clinic is dedicated to providing the most up to date treatment, psychiatry and family therapy. Our Clinic has grown to provide a world class facility for the treatment of mental illness, schizophrenia and other psychological disorders.

Ava is a licensed professional counselor and with a specialty in substance abuse.  She received her counseling degree from SNU and has worked in the behavioral health field for over 10 years and also gained her license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Ava offers a variety of therapy modalities including from a client-centered, systemic approach. Client-centered means I do not have a "one-size fits all" approach to therapy

Ava’s Philosophy… “We all experience challenges in life. We can allow those to bring us down or to overcome them. Ideally through those situations we can learn and draw strength & wisdom. That's where I'd like to come in to help. Change isn't easy but together we can work to minimize your negative coping skills, thoughts and reactions. You can learn to cope in healthy ways & improve your quality of life. I'd like to walk alongside you during that journey & see you come out the other side a stronger, healthier, happier person.”

Education

• Southern Nazarene University, Bethany Oklahoma.  Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A)
• University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.  Master of Science in Audiology (M.S.)
• Texas Woman’s University Denton, Texas. Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology (B.S.)
• Graduate Assistant, Southern Nazarene University. Bethany OK. Assisting the McNair Scholars Program to achieve their purpose of mentoring undergraduate students whose goal is proceeding on to graduate school.
• Counseling Intern, Transforming Life Counseling Center, Edmond, OK. Practicing individual adult and adolescent psychotherapy.

EXPERIENCE

Ava is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solutions oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment for adults experiencing behavioral health issues as well as substance abuse problems. Ava has a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse clients and populations in a one on one and group setting. She is a effective communicator, motivator and advocate with inherent ability to manage all personality types and proactively resolve issues.  She has an innate ability to establish rapport, build trust, and interact with all individuals. Ava is team oriented and has strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Certification & Awards

• Level of Service Inventory (LSI) and ASUS Training
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• Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Level II
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• ASAM Patient Placement Criteria (PPC-2R) Certification
  
• Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Application/Administration Certification