Piper Linssen

About 

Piper is a Clinical Intern Therapist at Lighthouse Counseling Center, working under supervision of Cassandra Schraft, LPC. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus on Clinical Mental Health at Lakeland University. 

With experience working with clients of all ages across diverse mental health settings, from inpatient care to nonprofit domestic violence shelters and day treatment programs for children, Piper brings a compassionate approach to her work. She understands that healing is a unique journey for every individual and is committed to creating a safe, caring, and calming space where clients can feel truly accepted and supported. 

Known for her natural calm presence, Piper approaches therapy without judgment. She believes in meeting clients exactly where they are, honoring their individual experiences and needs. Drawing on an understanding of how trauma affects both mind and body, she integrates this awareness into her approach to support holistic healing. Piper is passionate about building on clients’ strengths to empower them toward resilience and growth. When appropriate, she incorporates creative approaches to help clients express themselves and explore their emotions in new and meaningful ways. 

Outside of her clinical work, Piper enjoys baking, spending time with family, listening to music, walking, and crafting. She likes reading a variety of genres, including fiction, romance, fantasy, true crime, thrillers, memoirs, and biographies. She also enjoys watching documentaries. When time allows, she loves to travel and try new foods. 

Specialties 

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety 

  • Trauma

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Coping Skill Development

  • Self-Esteem

  • Social Skills

  • Boundaries and Assertiveness

Clients 

  • Individuals 

  • Families 

  • Children ages 8+

  • Adolescents

  • Adults 

Modalities 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Person-Centered Therapy 

  • Play Therapy Techniques 

  • Narrative Therapy 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) 

  • Creative/Integrative Approaches

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions 

Education 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Family Studies - University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, 2022

  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Lakeland University, 2023- present