Merijn van der Linden

Merijn van der Linden has extensive experience in the field of mental health and addiction counseling, currently serving as a Jeugd en gezinsprofessional at Sterk Huis since April 2022. Previous roles include working as a counselor and personal supporter at Choices GGZ from November 2016 to April 2022, where responsibilities involved facilitating evening sessions and client observation. Prior to that, Merijn held positions as an addiction counselor at Changes GGZ and The Vincere Huguenot Recovery Center in South Africa, focusing on one-on-one and group therapy sessions. Earlier experience includes working as an ervaringsdeskundig counselor and personal supporter at S-GGZ, utilizing personal experience to support clients through the 12-step Minnesota model. Merijn's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a specialization in mental health, as well as certifications in counseling and coaching.