- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
- Practical coping skills
About Linda
Linda Giles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 28 years of clinical experience in Virginia. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, parenting strains, grief, addiction concerns, and life changes. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and focus on practical skills.
She uses a down-to-earth, interactive style and draws from several approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean teaching basic coping skills, working on thinking patterns that feed anger or anxiety, or looking at recurring relationship patterns. Linda emphasizes simple, concrete techniques people can practice between sessions to manage mood and reactivity.
Her practice covers a broad range of concerns beyond mood symptoms, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, PTSD and trauma-related problems, caregiver stress, communication problems, and challenges tied to aging or blended family dynamics. She notes that emotional irregularity often underlies many presenting problems and focuses on strategies to help regulate those emotions.
Linda says she combines elements of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic ideas with client-centered conversation and solution-focused steps. That mix is used to identify patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors in daily life. The emphasis is on usable tools rather than technical language.
Her background includes work across a wide adult age range. People who want clear, practical steps to handle anger, work stress, relationship tension, or grief are the kinds of concerns she describes working with. Prospective clients are asked to use the site match and scheduling tools to arrange a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Linda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. That approach is useful for stress at work, mood symptoms, and reactivity in relationships.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping a person find their own solutions. It supports building coping skills and testing small changes in how someone responds to triggers. She also uses Psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns and how past experiences affect current relationships and emotional responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical advantages help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while they practice new skills.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and related mood or trauma issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a down-to-earth, interactive style that pulls from several approaches to match a client's needs and teach practical skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Linda has 28 years of experience in psychotherapy and clinical counseling.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and an LCMHC and holds licensure in Virginia and North Carolina; her practice location is listed as Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.