Meet the team

Rachel Jones Linn, MA, LMFT

Founder, therapist, supervisor

I’m Rachel — a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles and the founder of Forth Space. I bring both clinical expertise and lived perspective to the work – offering therapy that’s thoughtful, responsive, and built on genuine connection.

I work with adults and adolescents across a range of identities and experiences – including artists, LGBTQ+ folks, neurodivergent clients (diagnosed or not), and people navigating trauma, identity, relationships, or life transitions. I also support couples and families – especially those who may not see themselves reflected in traditional therapy settings. Many of the relationships I work with are between younger partners, adult siblings, or chosen family members looking to deepen connection, shift old patterns, or move through stuck places with more clarity and care. My approach is especially well-suited for people who want to show up more fully in their relationships—not because things are falling apart, but because they value doing the work to grow together.

But what truly defines how I work is this: I offer a more collaborative, responsive, and actively engaged approach than what you might expect from traditional therapy. My clients know they can reach out between sessions when something big comes up. I check in when it feels right to. I stay actively involved in their growth – not just during our scheduled hour, but as a consistent, flexible presence. This isn’t about 24/7 access – it’s about building trust and momentum, especially in the midst of deep work or navigating complex seasons.

I take on a limited number of clients at a time so I can show up fully – thoughtfully, creatively, carefully, and with room to pivot. Whether we’re working through trauma, reimagining identity, making a leap, or learning to live with more intention and less emotional reactivity, I’m here to walk alongside you with clarity, honesty, and care.

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

      • [California – LMFT 119496]

      • [New York – LMFT 002603]

      • [Idaho – MBTMFT-10175]

      • [Florida – TPMF1218]

    • DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ – 2479

    • M.A. in Clinical Psychology – Antioch University, Los Angeles

    • B.A. in Psychology – Pepperdine University

    • Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
      ~ Eric Storch, Ph.D. & Andrew G. Guzick, Ph.D.

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy – Institute for Creative Mindfulness
      ~ Roshni Chabra, LMFT & Michael P. Kuffel, M.A., LCPC

    • Tailoring DBT to be more Effective and Affirming for Autistic Clients
      ~ Amara Brook, Ph.D., ABPP & Rachel Leah Kraus, LCSW-C

    • DBT Supervision & Consultation
      ~ Alan E. Fruzzetti, Ph.D. & Aditi Vijay, Ph.D.

    • Intensive Training in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD
      ~ Melanie Harned, Ph.D., ABPP & Annie McCall, LMHC

    • Trauma and Prolonged Exposure Intensive Training
      ~ Lata K. McGinn, Ph.D. & Lauren Bonavitacola, PsyD.

    • DBT for Couples, Parents, & Families
      ~ Alan E. Fruzzetti, Ph.D.

    • DBT® Skills for Adolescents & Families
      ~ Alec L. Miller, PsyD & Jill H. Rathus, Ph.D.

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training
      ~ André Ivanoff, Ph.D. & Tony P. DuBose, PsyD.

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
      ~ Judith S. Beck, Ph.D. & Aaron T. Beck, M.D.

    • Program Director – Comprehensive DBT Program, Beverly Hills

    • Crisis Resource Associate – Center for the Study of Young People in Groups, Cedars-Sinai

    • Therapy Trainee – Being Alive Los Angeles

    • Residential & Transitional Care – Promises Malibu, Malibu Vista, and Spero House

    • Clinical Fellow – AAMFT

    • Member – CAMFT, IOCDF

    • Balancing Acceptance and Change with LGBTQIA+ Clients – The Affirmative Couch

    • Fighting Without Fighting: DBT Skills for Addressing Microaggressions – The Affirmative Couch

    • Traumatic Invalidation and Its Impact on LGBTQIA+ Clients – The Affirmative Couch

    • 5 Supervisor Green Flags – The Affirmative Couch

    • Hiding in Plain Sight: Why We Need to Pay Attention to Bi/Pan Erasure – The Affirmative Couch

    • Trans Women ARE Women – The Affirmative Couch

    • Who Helps the Helpers? – The Affirmative Couch

    • 9 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder (contributor) – GoodRx

Beyond the therapy room, I supervise associate therapists, take part in consultation groups, and offer training to fellow clinicians. I also collaborate with creatives and mission-driven teams on projects that center care, equity, and representation.

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