Linnea Borer , LICSW

Linnea Borer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 5 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and parenting challenges, offering practical support and compassionate guidance. She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to move through difficulties and build resilience.

Linnea aims to make the initial step into therapy feel respectful and manageable, acknowledging that starting can take courage. She partners with individuals to identify goals, draw on their strengths, and develop strategies that fit their life circumstances. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on helping people navigate change and regain a sense of direction.

Approaches That Shape Online Therapy

Linnea uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people strengthen connections, which can be useful for relationship and family concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen motivation when facing ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Linnea works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations. These options provide flexibility and accessibility for people who need support from licensed professionals and therapists without requiring travel.