Linda Giles , LPC, LCMHC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Linda Giles integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core approaches in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere that helps people explore their feelings and values while the therapist offers empathy and support - it is often useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful, exploring longer-standing patterns and unconscious influences to deepen self-understanding and resolve repeating interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the collaborative therapy process. Linda works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adjusts techniques over time so the work fits the individual rather than fitting the person to a single method.

Online sessions make this flexibility easier to access. Therapy can be conducted by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, goal-focused work that supports progress between sessions.