Therapist profile
Linda Giles, LPC, LCMHC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701002197; LMFT, Virginia / 0717000032; LCMHC, North Carolina / 15116
- NPI1013015312
- Experience28 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Anger management techniques
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed care
About Linda
Linda Giles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 28 years of clinical experience in Virginia. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, and anger. Linda also addresses issues related to addiction, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. She adapts methods to the person in front of her rather than following a single script. Sessions often include practical techniques for managing strong emotions and short, teachable skills for everyday challenges.
Linda draws on approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic perspectives, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods. That mix lets her shift between talking about current problems and looking at longer-standing patterns. She teaches concrete ways to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
She has worked across a wide age range and has experience with issues connected to family structure, caregiving stress, commitment and communication problems, and the effects of trauma. Her background includes supporting people coping with life transitions, seasonal mood changes, and service-related concerns for veterans and armed forces issues.
People who choose her can expect direct, practical sessions that focus on skills and understanding. The aim is to help people notice triggers, try new responses, and practice strategies that fit daily life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by working with memories, triggers, and coping responses to reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions may combine brief skill teaching, problem-solving steps, and time to look at deeper patterns when helpful.
The site notes how to start but does not list specific session formats for this clinician, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter focused follow-ups when needed, and let people try techniques between meetings. The emphasis is on practical ways to apply skills in daily life rather than promising a particular format.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, and trouble managing anger at work. Anger is listed among the many concerns she treats.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She adapts methods to the person's needs and focuses on practical emotion-regulation techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of experience in psychotherapy. That includes work with depression, PTSD, parenting issues, and workplace stress.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina. Her practice is listed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and local fees.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.