- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Linda
Linda Blackburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and the strain of life changes. She also supports those facing addiction, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career questions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Before becoming an LCSW, she worked as a registered nurse in psychiatric settings with adolescents and adults for eleven years. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University, completing an advanced standing MSW program and receiving her clinical social work license in 1995.
Linda has run an outpatient practice for more than ten years and has worked across other outpatient settings. For many years she taught seminars on grief, bereavement, and loss, and has served as an adjunct professor in social work. That background informs her focus on practical counseling skills and clear explanations.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, and solution-focused techniques. She pays attention to how brain-based knowledge intersects with treatment strategies and brings that perspective into sessions.
Linda aims to build a working relationship that is respectful and nonjudgmental. She works with each person to pick methods that fit the situation and to set reasonable goals for making everyday changes.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anger that feels automatic, avoidance, and trouble committing to new habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions use concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger-related patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth or being on camera is a concern. Overall, the aim is to find practical ways to bring therapy into everyday life that match each person's schedule and preferences.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she see?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, career matters, and related challenges.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using respectful, nonjudgmental conversation to set goals and try specific strategies together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience, plus prior work as a psychiatric registered nurse and time teaching social work courses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.