Linda Giles , LPC, LCMHC

Linda Giles brings a practical, down-to-earth presence to therapy, combining genuine compassion with an interactive style that helps people feel heard and supported. With 28 years of clinical experience, she adapts her methods to the needs of each person, using an eclectic mix of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches to address presenting concerns.

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and maintains licenses to practice in Virginia and North Carolina. Over nearly three decades she has worked with individuals across the lifespan, offering services for ages 5 to 75, and has developed particular experience helping with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, anger management, coping skills, workplace and relationship challenges, parenting concerns, addictions, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.

Emotional dysregulation is a common thread in many difficulties people bring to therapy, and she teaches straightforward, effective techniques to help regulate uncomfortable symptoms and restore better day-to-day functioning. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practicality, meeting people where they are and tailoring interventions to their goals. She recognizes how hard it can be to make that first contact and aims to create a calm, reassuring environment throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes respectful, empathetic listening and supports clients in exploring their own values and solutions; it helps people increase self-awareness, build confidence, and strengthen relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured techniques - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skill development. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences by helping individuals process memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms through tailored strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Linda Giles works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines elements from different approaches when appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Linda offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and she also provides options for live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to the client’s treatment goals.