Want to Know About Me?

Hi, I’m Linda Larson Schlitz and I believe that everyone needs HOPE. Whether it is hope for a career, a happy family, overcoming a life challenge or addiction or surviving the unexpected challenges of life, we all need something to hang on to until things get better. I consider myself a Faucet of HOPE. I am committed to offering Help Opportunity Praise and Encouragement to everyone I meet.

You are on this page today because you or someone you know needs HELP and you are looking for tools and support to find it. Whether it is information, coaching, speaking, counseling or training, you can find it here.

As you are looking for transformation for you or someone else, I can help you consider the choices and find the resources to make an informed decision. I will offer you Praise for listening to that voice that told you to click the link to come here and see what you can find.  I will give you the Encouragement to take that next step and make the call, (715-469-6281) set up that strategy appointment (HERE), schedule the speaking gig, (HERE) order my book, HERE listen to my YouTube Videos HERE or sign up for one of my courses HERE.  

Nothing changes if nothing changes and today you have found HOPE for change. It is your turn to follow through and listen to that God given voice inside you to take the next step because with your help, we can change the world together and make a difference in eternity.

My marketing manager said that credibility is important and since you may not know me, I thought I would include a few things that I believe God has bleassed me with over the years because I have done my best to do what I feel He has called me to do.  Here are a few highlights.

Linda began her journey of service in 1976 after deciding that maybe God had a better plan than suicide for her. Alcohol, drugs and all the other vices of the 70’s had taken the toll.  Over 15 years later Linda began her counseling career as a school counselor where she worked with children K-12. She loveed working with kids but didn’t care for the politics of the educational system so she was blessed to be taken in by an adolescent psychiatrist who worked with her to become an outpatient therapist. She eventually began specializing in mental illness and addictions and has continued providing counseling, coaching and corporate training for businesses, schools and even churches on creating a mental health friendly school, workplace and home.  She was an adjunct professor for 3 different post-secondary schools and also taught counseling courses in the Human Services Program at North Central Technical College.

Linda worked for 15 years for the Department of Workforce Development at the Job Centers.  There, she was an employment and training counselor in nine counties in Northcentral Wisconsin and a disability navigator. Additionally, she helped individuals to discover their purpose and take steps to get paid doing what they love. In her various roles over the years, she has established herself as an expert on finding resources and overcoming obstacles. 

Work with Substance Abuse Disorders

In 2001, Linda co-founded a non-profit organization to help homeless veterans with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Many had been in jail or prison and had lost hope in overcoming their past. Linda helped them to develop the skills to stay clean and sober.  Together, clients were able to recreate themselves and regain their confidence and credibility. As a result of the success Linda has had with her clients, she became the recipient of the Red Cross Hometown Hero of the Year and the Prestigious Athena Leadership Award.

Additionally, Linda has received letters of commendation from several community and state leaders.  The Governor awarded her a plaque for having such a positive impact on the residents of Wisconsin.  He said that Linda is “an example for Wisconsin residents to follow.” For the last several years, Linda has received Alignable’s Wausau Local Business Person Of , the Year, based on the nominations made by other businesses for her contributions to her community.

Linda Larson Schlitz is a Whole Person

Linda is also a singer, songwriter, counselor, professional speaker, coach and author. Everything she does is a reflection of her own personal experience. Having overcome the debilitating effects of mental health and substance abuse addictions, she surrendered to the God of her understanding in 1976. Linda has been using her skills, talents, abilities, and experiences to give people HOPE in finding their God given purpose since then.

She is the author of Ditzy Blonde Faucet-It’s a God Thing which provides a humorous look at the things that go on in the life and mind of someone with ADHD. 

She also wrote Speak to Me God I’m Listening-365 Daily Meditation for Those Who Want to Hear God Answer Life’s Toughest Questions which offers a 12-Step recovery approach. With added Bible verses and Linda’s journaling as she implemented Step 11 “Praying for the knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out.”

She also partnered with Elizabeth Clamon and other authors to write Fiercely Unstoppable Entrepreneur- Lead With Purpose, Overcome Challenges and Take Control of Your Destiny.  You can find all of her books HERE.

Linda’s New Book will be out by the end of 2025 and is focused on helping others to reprogram our brains to live a life that is more peaceful, focused, purposeful and joyfilled by using the power of the 3 G’s “Gratitude, what God has made you Good at and Goals” You can sign up to get updates HERE 

IF YOU NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD THAT LINDA OFFERS HOPE Just reach out