- 20 years experience
- NC and VA LCSW
- Grief and loss focus
About Linda
Linda Blackburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and major life changes. She brings two decades of professional experience and practical care to sessions. Her approach is steady and respectful, aimed at helping people find manageable ways to cope and move forward.
She began her career as a registered nurse in psychiatric settings, working with adolescents and adults for eleven years before transitioning to social work. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and has held her LCSW since 1995. Over the years she has run an outpatient private practice and worked across outpatient settings.
Linda has particular experience addressing anxiety and depression and has spent many years teaching and presenting on grief, bereavement, and loss. She also served as an adjunct professor in social work, teaching entry-level courses that emphasize practical skills and ethical practice.
In sessions she uses an eclectic mix of methods tailored to each person’s needs. She combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and solution-focused strategies to create a plan that fits the client. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Linda has also explored how neuroscience-informed ideas can support treatment choices. She aims to build a trusting team relationship with each client and help them set clear, realistic goals for change.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them, useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead. This approach supports self-directed insight and builds confidence in handling life challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of how therapy begins. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting so practical skills and conversations still move progress forward.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental. She uses an eclectic approach and tailors techniques to each person’s needs and situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience, including work as a psychiatric nurse, outpatient practice owner, seminar instructor on grief topics, and adjunct social work professor.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia, and she practices from a North Carolina-based location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.