- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- CBT and ACT methods
About Linda
Linda Blackburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem and life changes.
She trained first as a registered nurse and then completed a Master of Social Work through an advanced standing program at East Carolina University. She earned her LCSW in 1995 and has worked in outpatient counseling for many years, including running a private practice for more than a decade.
Linda often focuses on anxiety and depression, and she has delivered seminars on grief, bereavement, and loss to professional audiences. She also taught introductory social work courses as an adjunct professor, which helped her clarify how to explain ideas clearly and practically to people who are new to therapy.
In sessions she draws from several practical approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thinking patterns and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. She also incorporates acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and act in line with their values.
Linda describes her style as respectful and nonjudgmental and pays attention to what a person needs in the moment. Over the past few years she has added a focus on relevant neuroscience findings to inform treatment strategies. She expects to work together with clients to set clear goals and build skills for everyday life.
How Linda uses CBT and ACT in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match a person's values. It can help when avoidance or worry get in the way of everyday activities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, and low mood.
Linda treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences. The goal is to find concrete steps that fit the client's life and goals.
Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate the practical benefits of online sessions: they can fit a meeting into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter setting that reduces sensory demands. Phone sessions can work when less bandwidth is needed or a brief check-in is preferred. Overall, online work can make it easier to practice new skills between meetings and to bring day-to-day situations into discussion.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy questions, sleep problems, and many life-change issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is eclectic and practical, using methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience, including over a decade running an outpatient private practice and prior work as a psychiatric nurse.
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.
Does she work with international clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.