- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Linda
Linda Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 39 years of experience in counseling and higher education leadership. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating and self-esteem concerns, and relationship and family difficulties. She also addresses grief, anger, career questions, LGBT and gender identity matters, and a range of life-stage and cultural issues.
Her background includes roles as a teacher, director of counseling services, and university dean of student development. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. That mix of clinical work and education shapes how she supports people to learn skills and build confidence.
In sessions she treats the person as the main decision maker. She uses a tandem-bicycle metaphor - the client steers while she provides information, energy, encouragement, and guidance. This means sessions can be practical and focused on concrete steps the client wants to take.
Her common methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing. She adapts techniques to fit the specific concern and the person's pace. Typical session work involves clarifying the problem, setting objectives for change, and practicing strategies between sessions.
People come to her for help with things like panic or social stress, eating and food-related issues, caregiving strain, family of origin problems, midlife questions, and multicultural concerns. Her approach emphasizes teaching self-efficacy skills and helping clients identify the next actionable move.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers reflections, and helps people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood and uses practical exercises to test and change them. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to make change and supports small, doable steps toward goals.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides whether sessions focus on skills practice, problem solving, or building motivation.
Confirm the session formats before booking to know how sessions will be delivered. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter moment for a short check-in. Online work also makes it easy to practice CBT exercises between meetings and to review progress together without needing to be in the same room.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and related life-stage topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style treats the client as the primary decision maker while she offers guidance, information, and practical skill-building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of experience in counseling and higher education leadership.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Louisiana with LA LPC and VA LPC noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.