Linda Townsend

With a career spanning decades in mental health care, Linda Townsend, RN, MS, CS, LPC, has been a cornerstone of Professional Counseling Service since 1979. As a Registered Nurse with advanced degrees and certifications in counseling, Linda brought a unique blend of medical knowledge and therapeutic expertise to her practice.

Linda's journey with Professional Counseling Service began when she joined the practice in 1979, marking a significant expansion for the organization. Her arrival coincided with the opening of the Copperas Cove office, demonstrating her instrumental role in growing the practice's reach and impact in the community. This expansion allowed Professional Counseling Service to extend its mental health support to a wider audience in Bell and Coryell Counties.

Throughout her tenure, Linda contributed to the practice's mission of providing a professional and confidential setting for the psychological and emotional support of clients. Her approach likely aligned with the practice's philosophy of creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where clients could freely explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. This environment, fostered by Linda and her colleagues, helped clients gain insight, heal emotional pain, shift perspectives, and make choices that promoted happiness and meaning in their lives.

While Linda has since retired, her legacy continues to influence the practice. The comprehensive services provided to children and families in the surrounding area, as well as the Christ-centered approach utilized by many therapists at Professional Counseling Service, may well reflect the foundations laid during Linda's active years with the organization.

Linda Townsend's career at Professional Counseling Service exemplifies dedication to mental health care and community service. Her work has undoubtedly touched many lives, contributing to the practice's reputation as a trusted resource for psychological and emotional support in the Killeen and Copperas Cove areas.