Linka G.

Linka G. is an accomplished mental health professional with extensive experience in therapy, academia, and program management. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Surfside Therapy since September 2019, Linka also practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at multiple organizations, including Beachside Adult and Family Therapy, Inc., Happier Living, and Talkspace, all while specializing in trauma and recovery. Linka's academic involvement includes adjunct professorships at Southern New Hampshire University, Pepperdine University, College of the Canyons, and Antioch University-Los Angeles, covering a wide range of psychological disciplines. Prior roles include serving as Program Director and Primary Therapist at Promises Malibu and a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in forensic assessments at Sharper Future. Linka holds a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University and multiple degrees from Pepperdine University, further complemented by post-master's training in Sexual Trauma.