Linda Grande M.S., LCPC, CCDC

Services:

Counseling: Individual, couples, family and group counseling services for adolescents and adults are available by appointment.

Imago Connects: A 3-hour educational seminar developed by Imago Relationships International. The main purpose of this seminar is for couples to experience a discussion on love, understand the unconscious forces that influence romantic attraction and to learn and practice the Imago Dialogue. Imago Relationship Theory is based on the work of Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. a Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D., and their several best-selling books including Getting the Love You Want: A guide for Couples

Mars & Venus Counseling: Couples and individuals can obtain counseling to help them build better, more loving relationships using the therapeutic and educational principles taught by Dr. John Gray. To learn more click on: www.marsvenus.com

The Mars Venus Workshops: Interactive classes based on the best selling books by Dr. John Gray; Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Mars and Venus on a Date, Mars and Venus Starting Over, Children are from Heaven and Mars and Venus in the Workplace.
The workshops are offered at the Ruscombe Mansion on a regular basis. Workshops can also be scheduled off site at your organization or home. For the current Mars Venus workshop schedule please go to www.marsvenusinstitute.com.

Freedom from Overeating & Weight Concerns: This is a special group for men and women who are seeking help and support to stop overeating. The goal of the group is to learn healthy alternatives to overeating, develop a more active life style, improve self-esteem and confidence and ultimately to be free from dieting.

“As a counselor my goal is to help you achieve the personal growth and the happiness you deserve. During the past twenty-nine years, I've helped many couples, families, and individuals gain insight, skills and hope to resolve personal and work related issues. “

Linda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Chemically Dependency Counselor. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola College in 1978. Linda works with adults and adolescents specializing in the treatment of relationship problems, addictions, eating disorders, stress management and family issues. She has specialized post-graduate training in Ericksonian hypnosis, critical incident stress management, employee assistance and Eye Movement Integration (EMI). She currently offers individual, group, couples, family counseling, intervention services and communication workshops.

In 1999 Linda was professionally trained by Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. She is a Certified Mars Venus Workshop Facilitator and offers Mars Venus Workshops at Ruscombe and in the workplace.

Linda also works extensively with local and national employee assistance programs providing consultation and training programs to enhance workplace performance, satisfaction, understanding and communication. As an experienced workshop leader she is known for her engaging, insightful and humorous style. She has worked with many private and government organizations helping them gain insight and hope in resolving personal and work related issues.

At The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College Linda is a volunteer community mediator and received her Mediator Certification in July 2006 by MCRC. She is an active member of the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors Association of Maryland as a board member and the coordinator of the Baltimore Area Lunch & Learn Series.

Currently, Linda is completing her training in Imago Therapy to become a certified Imago Therapist. More information about Imago Therapy can be found at: www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com . Linda is currently teaching Imago Connects educational seminars at Ruscombe.

Appointments/Office Hours

Linda can be reached at 410-367-2950. This is a confidential voice mail and your call will be returned the same business day.
Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday and evening appointments are available.