Who We Are
Our Staff
Linda Saltonstall, Director of Clinical Service - Linda Saltonstall supervises a staff of 15 professionals who serve more than 600 children and families each day. Most often, the clients at St. Joseph’s Villa have experienced significant abuse and/or neglect. Linda and her staff provide emotional, behavioral and therapeutic support to assist individuals as they transition to fuller lives.
Linda has both a theological and psychological background that fosters an integrated approach in working with families. She received a dual undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies & Psychology from Pacific Christian College in California, later received a M.A. in Psychology from E. Tennessee State University and is licensed in Virginia as a professional counselor. Her professional background is in psychiatric hospitals, mental health and primarily social service agencies in Virginia.
She has received extensive training from internationally recognized family therapists Harry Aponte, D.S.W., Joan Winter, Ed.D. Her Masters thesis on “The Psychological Effects of Maternal Employment on Children 3-5 Years” was presented at the National American Psychological Association Conference in Washington, D.C. in the early 90s and published in England Journal of Literature Reviews. She possesses a wide knowledge of various populations particularly the impact of systems whether family, social or ecological systems. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and creative passion to her work and commitment to improving mental health well-being.
Linda has worked at St. Joseph's Villa for the last 18 years.
