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Linka Griswold

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Licensed clinical psychologist Surfside Online Therapy
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse Survivors, Addiction,
Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, United Healthcare, TriWest,

Introduction

Dr. Linka Griswold holds a doctorate in clinical forensic psychology and two master’s degrees. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Pepperdine University and earned her doctorate from Alliant International University, Los Angeles. Dr. Griswold is a DBT-certified, licensed marriage and family therapist, and a licensed clinical psychologist in California with over a decade of clinical experience. Besides her clinical work, she has served as a professor of psychology and statistics at several universities in the Los Angeles area, including Pepperdine University, Malibu, and Antioch University Los Angeles. Dr. Griswold has extensive experience working with opioid dependency, chronic pain, and trauma survivors. Her clinical training includes pre and post-doctoral internships focused on forensic neuropsychological testing, research, and data analysis. Before starting her private practice, she was the program director and primary therapist at a trauma-informed residential treatment center at Promises, Malibu. Dr. Griswold’s clinical repertoire includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), substance abuse recovery and relapse prevention, family systems approach, psychoanalytic, and solution-focused modalities. She challenges and encourages clients to focus on their strengths and promotes mental and emotional growth. Using evidence-based treatment modalities, she integrates contemporary and scientifically supported models within clinical psychology. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma and complex PTSD, dual diagnosis, chronic pain, and relationship issues. Dr. Griswold works with clients from diverse cultures, spiritual and religious backgrounds, genders, and ages.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #98245 (CA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • Licensed Psychologist #PSY35149 (CA)
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Specialties

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Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Classes

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Jewish
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Pagan
  • Jain
  • Interfaith
  • Buddhist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Linka Griswold accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • TriWest
  • Kaiser Permanente

Pay out-of-pocket

Linka Griswold has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Telehealth Zoom Westlake
Westlake Village, CA 91361-2987
Telehealth Zoom Calabasas

Frequently asked questions

Is Linka Griswold accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Linka Griswold is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Linka Griswold offer telehealth appointments? Linka Griswold does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Linka Griswold specialize in? Linka Griswold specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorder, PTSD, Trauma, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.

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