Linda Divine, LSCSW, LLC is a therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Prairie Village KS. With over 34 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of Menninger Family Therapy Training Program specializing in marriage & family therapy, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are marriage & family therapy, treating depression, anxiety & panic disorder, adjustment to physical illness, stress reduction and post traumatic stress disorder. Linda is an interactive, family systems therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

No one ever said life is easy! Through my own life experience, personal crisis, loss, challenges and painful relationships I have learned that inner strength and resiliency is the key to survival. A quote by Winston Churchill is my motto, no matter how difficult life may seem, “Never Never Never Give Up.” Engaged or considering marriage? Pre marital counseling offers couples a structured sounding board to address important issues.. At MDC Serenity Counseling I offer a non-religious based program. If spirituality is important to you we can bring that topic into the conversation. Discuss important issues in a healthy productive way prior to tying the knot! Is divorce or separation a possible scenario for your current relationship? Are you finding yourself grieving a major loss right now? Anxiety and Depression often occur while coping with loss. We all grieve in our own way. In my experience it is not a matter of "getting over it" when we lose a relationship or a loved one. We need to give ourselves permission to be sad and grieve. It is important to realize that we can get through the pain of loss and go on with our lives and find happiness again. Life can be overwhelming at times. Current life situations can leave one feeling confused, anxious or depressed. There are times in life when we need help from a professional. Although it may seem scary, it is okay to ask for help. I will work with you to bring positive change to your life. The relationship between psychotherapist and client is one of the most important parts of therapy. I believe that creating a safe place to work through your difficulties is essential. I bring compassion, honesty and humor to my counseling. My training as a social worker and mental health therapist as well as my personal life experiences can help you find tools to cope with life’s difficulties. To achieve your goals I utilize an individual approach that builds on, and recognizes, the strengths you already have and assists you to learn new ones. My goal is to help you bring about positive change and help you get the serenity back into your life.

Our mission is to help you achieve the goals you aspire to achieve and to become the person you aspire to be! At Aspire Counseling we believe in the strengths of individuals to change for the better and our goal is to help you find that strength in yourself. We offer counseling services in the following areas: Anxiety Depression Grief (resulting from death and losses such as relocation, divorce, and loss of a job) Relational conflict (marriage, couple, parental, sibling, family, and close friends) Career related concerns (dissatisfaction with current career, job search, career planning, and retirement concerns) Goal setting and attainment We address these concerns through: Individual Counseling Couple/Marriage Counseling Family Counseling Grief Counseling Group Counseling Career Counseling Community Presentations Offering outside resources and referrals