Linka Griswold, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Linka Griswold

Focus areas

Anxiety

Codependency

Mood Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Emotional Disturbance

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Japanese

Getting to know Linka Griswold

Dr. Linka Griswold earned her doctorate in clinical forensic psychology from Alliant International University-LA, and a master’s in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University, Malibu. She earned her undergraduate degrees in psychology and advertising from Seaver College, Pepperdine, Malibu. Linka is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and has over 17 years of combined clinical experience throughout her practica, pre, and post-doc training. In addition to her clinical work, Linka served as a professor of psychology and statistics at several colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area, including Pepperdine University-Malibu and Antioch University Los Angeles. Linka’s clinical training included pre-and post-doctoral internships focused on forensic neuropsychological testing and assessment, research design, and data analysis. She matched and trained with UCLA Santa Monica, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Los Angeles County Mental Health, the Pasadena Rehabilitation Institute, and Sharper Future. Before launching her private practice, she served as program director and primary therapist for Promises, Malibu. Linka’s clinical repertoire includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, family systems, psychoanalytic, narrative and solution-focused modalities. Dr. Griswold’s specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma/complex PTSD, dual diagnosis, chronic pain, and relationship issues. She works with clients from all cultures, spiritual-religious backgrounds, genders, and ages. Linka is committed to expanding clinical services to a multicultural client base and plans to work with AUSB to ensure that students and trainees receive a comprehensive clinical training experience that cultivates social justice and celebrates diversity.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Alliant International University, PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology
Pepperdine University, Master’s in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1558496406

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What practice does Linka Griswold work with?

Linka Griswold works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Linka Griswold?

Linka Griswold frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Linka Griswold on their profile.