- Blended family issues
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Emotion regulation skills
About Linda
Linda Giles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Virginia with 28 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and issues common in blended households. Linda also addresses mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and intimacy-related worries.
She uses a straightforward, interactive approach in sessions. Conversations tend to focus on practical skills such as cognitive restructuring and behavior changes alongside deeper exploration of patterns that repeat in relationships. Sessions also include short, teachable techniques to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
Linda draws on a mix of Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused methods. That lets her shift between problem-solving, skill-building, and examining past influences that affect present choices. She aims to match methods to what each person needs in the moment.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a wide age range and experience addressing both everyday stressors and complex trauma responses. She is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina and has nearly three decades of practice helping people strengthen communication, manage mood swings, and navigate life transitions.
People seeking support in stepfamily or blended household issues will find that she names these concerns among her focus areas. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake questionnaire and schedule an initial session to identify priorities and practical next steps.
Approaches used in online sessions
Linda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in session. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change behaviors and mood; it can help with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the person clarify values and goals so they can make choices that fit their life.She also draws on Psychodynamic ideas when helpful, looking at patterns from the past that keep repeating now. That approach can be useful for relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and long-standing emotional struggles. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; the therapist and client discuss options and try what fits the person's goals and comfort level.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the available options are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can shorten commute time, allow a quick check-in on a break, or make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Licensed professionals will work with clients to set a rhythm that fits their routine and to adjust approach as needs change.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, addictions, and blended family issues among many other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, combining skills practice with conversations about patterns and past influences to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LCMHC and she practices in Virginia with licensure also in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What is the cost and payment model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.