- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Linda
Linda Burbank is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports those managing relationship and parenting challenges.
Linda approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract talk alone.
She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Solution-focused techniques help set achievable short-term goals so progress can be seen early on.
Her experience spans individual concerns and life transitions, including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and coping with change. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
Linda works with issues related to LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, and young adult challenges. She keeps sessions straightforward and action-oriented, concentrating on what clients want to improve and the next steps to get there.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Linda uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's perspective and strengths. This approach means sessions start by listening to what matters most to the client and building on existing skills to handle anger, stress, or relationship strain.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT can help with anger that shows up at work or at home by creating practical steps for reacting differently and testing those steps between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on short-term goals and small changes that make a visible difference. It is useful when someone wants to reduce quick flare-ups, improve communication, or create a plan for handling triggers.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Linda will work with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking. Depending on how sessions are offered, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to continue work on coping skills and communication from wherever the client is located, while scheduling around work or family commitments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, parenting strain, trauma, grief, and related issues.
What is her approach to therapy?
She uses client-centered care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to set goals and work on practical changes.
How much professional experience does she have?
Linda has 30 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.